Finding the Third Proportional to 580,470 and 896,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,470 and 896,585 is: 1,384,851.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,470 : 896,585 = 896,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,470/896,585 = 896,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,470x = 896,585 × 896,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,470x = 803,864,662,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 803,864,662,225/580,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,384,851.35
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