Finding the Third Proportional to 580,488 and 874,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,488 and 874,152 is: 1,316,378.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,488 : 874,152 = 874,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,488/874,152 = 874,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,488x = 874,152 × 874,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,488x = 764,141,719,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,141,719,104/580,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,316,378.15
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