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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,650 and 504,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,650 and 504,960 is: 739,836.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,650 : 504,960 = 504,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,650/504,960 = 504,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,650x = 504,960 × 504,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,650x = 254,984,601,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,984,601,600/344,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,836.36

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