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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,586 and 879,630

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,586 and 879,630 is: 1,332,703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,586 : 879,630 = 879,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,586/879,630 = 879,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,586x = 879,630 × 879,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,586x = 773,748,936,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,748,936,900/580,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,703.40

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