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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,244 and 495,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,244 and 495,810 is: 714,108.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,244 : 495,810 = 495,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,244/495,810 = 495,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,244x = 495,810 × 495,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,244x = 245,827,556,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,827,556,100/344,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,108.47

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