Finding the Third Proportional to 580,012 and 816,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,012 and 816,798 is: 1,150,250.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,012 : 816,798 = 816,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,012/816,798 = 816,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,012x = 816,798 × 816,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,012x = 667,158,972,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,158,972,804/580,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,150,250.29
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