Finding the Third Proportional to 580,653 and 1,250,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,653 and 1,250,290 is: 2,692,184.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,653 : 1,250,290 = 1,250,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,653/1,250,290 = 1,250,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,653x = 1,250,290 × 1,250,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,653x = 1,563,225,084,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,225,084,100/580,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,692,184.63
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