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