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