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Finding the Third Proportional to 580,958 and 880,131

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Solution

The third proportional to 580,958 and 880,131 is: 1,333,367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,958 : 880,131 = 880,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,958/880,131 = 880,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,958x = 880,131 × 880,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,958x = 774,630,577,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,630,577,161/580,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333,367.61

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