Finding the Third Proportional to 580,898 and 1,273,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,898 and 1,273,588 is: 2,792,274.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,898 : 1,273,588 = 1,273,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,898/1,273,588 = 1,273,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,898x = 1,273,588 × 1,273,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,898x = 1,622,026,393,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,026,393,744/580,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,792,274.02
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