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Finding the Third Proportional to 343,971 and 495,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 343,971 and 495,444 is: 713,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,971 : 495,444 = 495,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,971/495,444 = 495,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,971x = 495,444 × 495,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,971x = 245,464,757,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,464,757,136/343,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,620.50

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