Finding the Third Proportional to 580,340 and 1,303,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,340 and 1,303,528 is: 2,927,913.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,340 : 1,303,528 = 1,303,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,340/1,303,528 = 1,303,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,340x = 1,303,528 × 1,303,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,340x = 1,699,185,246,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,699,185,246,784/580,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,927,913.37
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