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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,928 and 346,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,928 and 346,668 is: 490,669.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,928 : 346,668 = 346,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,928/346,668 = 346,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,928x = 346,668 × 346,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,928x = 120,178,702,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,178,702,224/244,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,669.51

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