Finding the Third Proportional to 580,788 and 1,245,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,788 and 1,245,652 is: 2,671,627.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,788 : 1,245,652 = 1,245,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,788/1,245,652 = 1,245,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,788x = 1,245,652 × 1,245,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,788x = 1,551,648,905,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,551,648,905,104/580,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,671,627.01
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