Finding the Third Proportional to 580,719 and 1,214,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,719 and 1,214,664 is: 2,540,658.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,719 : 1,214,664 = 1,214,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,719/1,214,664 = 1,214,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,719x = 1,214,664 × 1,214,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,719x = 1,475,408,632,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,408,632,896/580,719 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,540,658.45
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