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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,772 and 871,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,772 and 871,158 is: 1,306,737

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,772 : 871,158 = 871,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,772/871,158 = 871,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,772x = 871,158 × 871,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,772x = 758,916,260,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,916,260,964/580,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,737

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