Finding the Third Proportional to 580,873 and 1,258,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,873 and 1,258,246 is: 2,725,523.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,873 : 1,258,246 = 1,258,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,873/1,258,246 = 1,258,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,873x = 1,258,246 × 1,258,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,873x = 1,583,182,996,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,182,996,516/580,873 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,725,523.47
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