Finding the Third Proportional to 580,722 and 1,250,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,722 and 1,250,418 is: 2,692,415.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,722 : 1,250,418 = 1,250,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,722/1,250,418 = 1,250,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,722x = 1,250,418 × 1,250,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,722x = 1,563,545,174,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,563,545,174,724/580,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,692,415.95
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