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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,584 and 879,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,584 and 879,627 is: 1,332,698.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,584 : 879,627 = 879,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,584/879,627 = 879,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,584x = 879,627 × 879,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,584x = 773,743,659,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,743,659,129/580,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,698.90

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