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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,214 and 483,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,214 and 483,872 is: 680,193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,214 : 483,872 = 483,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,214/483,872 = 483,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,214x = 483,872 × 483,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,214x = 234,132,112,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,132,112,384/344,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,193.46

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