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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,280 and 495,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,280 and 495,864 is: 714,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,280 : 495,864 = 495,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,280/495,864 = 495,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,280x = 495,864 × 495,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,280x = 245,881,106,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,881,106,496/344,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,189.34

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