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Finding the Third Proportional to 341.44 and 922.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 341.44 and 922.36 is: 2,491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 922.36 = 922.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/922.36 = 922.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 922.36 × 922.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 850,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,746.82/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.66

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