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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,932 and 346,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,932 and 346,674 is: 490,678.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,932 : 346,674 = 346,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,932/346,674 = 346,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,932x = 346,674 × 346,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,932x = 120,182,862,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,182,862,276/244,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,678.48

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