Finding the Third Proportional to 580,669 and 1,250,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,669 and 1,250,325 is: 2,692,261.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,669 : 1,250,325 = 1,250,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,669/1,250,325 = 1,250,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,669x = 1,250,325 × 1,250,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,669x = 1,563,312,605,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,312,605,625/580,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,692,261.18
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