Finding the Third Proportional to 580,416 and 1,219,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,416 and 1,219,584 is: 2,562,619.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,416 : 1,219,584 = 1,219,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,416/1,219,584 = 1,219,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,416x = 1,219,584 × 1,219,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,416x = 1,487,385,133,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,385,133,056/580,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,562,619.11
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