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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,770 and 871,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,770 and 871,155 is: 1,306,732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,770 : 871,155 = 871,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,770/871,155 = 871,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,770x = 871,155 × 871,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,770x = 758,911,034,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,911,034,025/580,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,732.50

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