Finding the Third Proportional to 580,880 and 1,258,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,880 and 1,258,264 is: 2,725,568.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,880 : 1,258,264 = 1,258,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,880/1,258,264 = 1,258,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,880x = 1,258,264 × 1,258,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,880x = 1,583,228,293,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,228,293,696/580,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,725,568.61
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