Finding the Third Proportional to 580,824 and 1,245,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,824 and 1,245,690 is: 2,671,624.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,824 : 1,245,690 = 1,245,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,824/1,245,690 = 1,245,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,824x = 1,245,690 × 1,245,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,824x = 1,551,743,576,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,551,743,576,100/580,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,671,624.41
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