Finding the Third Proportional to 580,872 and 935,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,872 and 935,796 is: 1,507,585.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,872 : 935,796 = 935,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,872/935,796 = 935,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,872x = 935,796 × 935,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,872x = 875,714,153,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 875,714,153,616/580,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,585.41
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