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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.44 and 846.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.44 and 846.09 is: 2,078.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 846.09 = 846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/846.09 = 846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 846.09 × 846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 715,874.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,874.63/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.39

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