Finding the Third Proportional to 580,683 and 1,214,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,683 and 1,214,580 is: 2,540,464.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,683 : 1,214,580 = 1,214,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,683/1,214,580 = 1,214,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,683x = 1,214,580 × 1,214,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,683x = 1,475,204,576,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,204,576,400/580,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540,464.55
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