Finding the Third Proportional to 580,014 and 1,284,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,014 and 1,284,448 is: 2,844,425.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,014 : 1,284,448 = 1,284,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,014/1,284,448 = 1,284,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,014x = 1,284,448 × 1,284,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,014x = 1,649,806,664,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,649,806,664,704/580,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,844,425.59
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