Finding the Third Proportional to 580,860 and 1,250,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,860 and 1,250,724 is: 2,693,093.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,860 : 1,250,724 = 1,250,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,860/1,250,724 = 1,250,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,860x = 1,250,724 × 1,250,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,860x = 1,564,310,524,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,564,310,524,176/580,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,693,093.90
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