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