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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,804 and 344,728

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,804 and 344,728 is: 485,438.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,804 : 344,728 = 344,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,804/344,728 = 344,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,804x = 344,728 × 344,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,804x = 118,837,393,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,837,393,984/244,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,438.94

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