Finding the Third Proportional to 580,776 and 871,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,776 and 871,164 is: 1,306,746
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,776 : 871,164 = 871,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,776/871,164 = 871,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,776x = 871,164 × 871,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,776x = 758,926,714,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 758,926,714,896/580,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,306,746
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