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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,582 and 879,624

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,582 and 879,624 is: 1,332,694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,582 : 879,624 = 879,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,582/879,624 = 879,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,582x = 879,624 × 879,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,582x = 773,738,381,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,738,381,376/580,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,694.40

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