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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,664 and 496,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,664 and 496,422 is: 715,000.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,664 : 496,422 = 496,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,664/496,422 = 496,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,664x = 496,422 × 496,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,664x = 246,434,802,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,434,802,084/344,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,000.12

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