Finding the Third Proportional to 580,834.97 and 1,258,202.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,834.97 and 1,258,202.53 is: 2,725,513.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,834.97 : 1,258,202.53 = 1,258,202.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,834.97/1,258,202.53 = 1,258,202.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,834.97x = 1,258,202.53 × 1,258,202.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,834.97x = 1,583,073,609,643.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,073,609,643.91/580,834.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,725,513.61
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