Finding the Third Proportional to 580,897 and 1,273,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,897 and 1,273,586 is: 2,792,270.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,897 : 1,273,586 = 1,273,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,897/1,273,586 = 1,273,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,897x = 1,273,586 × 1,273,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,897x = 1,622,021,299,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,021,299,396/580,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,792,270.06
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