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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,992 and 344,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,992 and 344,976 is: 485,764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,992 : 344,976 = 344,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,992/344,976 = 344,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,992x = 344,976 × 344,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,992x = 119,008,440,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,008,440,576/244,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,764.60

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