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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,028 and 505,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,028 and 505,926 is: 744,012.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,028 : 505,926 = 505,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,028/505,926 = 505,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,028x = 505,926 × 505,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,028x = 255,961,117,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,961,117,476/344,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,012.46

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