Finding the Third Proportional to 580,456 and 896,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,456 and 896,952 is: 1,386,018.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,456 : 896,952 = 896,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,456/896,952 = 896,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,456x = 896,952 × 896,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,456x = 804,522,890,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 804,522,890,304/580,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,386,018.73
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