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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,568 and 879,603

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,568 and 879,603 is: 1,332,662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,568 : 879,603 = 879,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,568/879,603 = 879,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,568x = 879,603 × 879,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,568x = 773,701,437,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,701,437,609/580,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,662.91

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