Finding the Third Proportional to 580,090.50 and 1,256,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,090.50 and 1,256,940 is: 2,723,537.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,090.50 : 1,256,940 = 1,256,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,090.50/1,256,940 = 1,256,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,090.50x = 1,256,940 × 1,256,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,090.50x = 1,579,898,163,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,579,898,163,600/580,090.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,723,537.39
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