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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,588 and 879,633

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,588 and 879,633 is: 1,332,707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,588 : 879,633 = 879,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,588/879,633 = 879,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,588x = 879,633 × 879,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,588x = 773,754,214,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,754,214,689/580,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332,707.90

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