Finding the Third Proportional to 580,418.50 and 1,219,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,418.50 and 1,219,589 is: 2,562,629.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,418.50 : 1,219,589 = 1,219,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,418.50/1,219,589 = 1,219,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,418.50x = 1,219,589 × 1,219,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,418.50x = 1,487,397,328,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,487,397,328,921/580,418.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,562,629.08
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