Finding the Third Proportional to 580,564 and 879,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,564 and 879,593 is: 1,332,641.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,564 : 879,593 = 879,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,564/879,593 = 879,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,564x = 879,593 × 879,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,564x = 773,683,845,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 773,683,845,649/580,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,332,641.79
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