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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,662 and 1,184,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,662 and 1,184,652 is: 2,416,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,662 : 1,184,652 = 1,184,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,662/1,184,652 = 1,184,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,662x = 1,184,652 × 1,184,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,662x = 1,403,400,361,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,400,361,104/580,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,416,897.20

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