Finding the Third Proportional to 580,362 and 1,303,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,362 and 1,303,572 is: 2,928,000.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,362 : 1,303,572 = 1,303,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,362/1,303,572 = 1,303,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,362x = 1,303,572 × 1,303,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,362x = 1,699,299,959,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,699,299,959,184/580,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,928,000.04
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