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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,179.13 and 495,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,179.13 and 495,720 is: 713,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,179.13 : 495,720 = 495,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,179.13/495,720 = 495,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,179.13x = 495,720 × 495,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,179.13x = 245,738,318,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,738,318,400/344,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,983.80

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