Finding the Third Proportional to 580,976 and 1,258,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 580,976 and 1,258,430 is: 2,725,837.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
580,976 : 1,258,430 = 1,258,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
580,976/1,258,430 = 1,258,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
580,976x = 1,258,430 × 1,258,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
580,976x = 1,583,646,064,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,583,646,064,900/580,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,725,837.32
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