Finding the Third Proportional to 580,568 and 853,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,568 and 853,778 is: 1,255,558.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,568 : 853,778 = 853,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,568/853,778 = 853,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,568x = 853,778 × 853,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,568x = 728,936,873,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,936,873,284/580,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,255,558.13
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