Finding the Third Proportional to 580,820 and 1,258,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,820 and 1,258,155 is: 2,725,377.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,820 : 1,258,155 = 1,258,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,820/1,258,155 = 1,258,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,820x = 1,258,155 × 1,258,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,820x = 1,582,954,004,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,582,954,004,025/580,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,725,377.92
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