Finding the Third Proportional to 580,639 and 1,254,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,639 and 1,254,698 is: 2,711,266.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,639 : 1,254,698 = 1,254,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,639/1,254,698 = 1,254,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,639x = 1,254,698 × 1,254,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,639x = 1,574,267,071,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,574,267,071,204/580,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,711,266.50
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