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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,778 and 871,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,778 and 871,168 is: 1,306,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,778 : 871,168 = 871,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,778/871,168 = 871,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,778x = 871,168 × 871,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,778x = 758,933,684,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,933,684,224/580,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,753.50

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