Finding the Third Proportional to 580,456 and 896,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,456 and 896,951 is: 1,386,015.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,456 : 896,951 = 896,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,456/896,951 = 896,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,456x = 896,951 × 896,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,456x = 804,521,096,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,521,096,401/580,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,015.64
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