Finding the Third Proportional to 580,440.38 and 879,423.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,440.38 and 879,423.75 is: 1,332,412.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,440.38 : 879,423.75 = 879,423.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,440.38/879,423.75 = 879,423.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,440.38x = 879,423.75 × 879,423.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,440.38x = 773,386,132,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 773,386,132,064.06/580,440.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,332,412.71
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