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Finding the Third Proportional to 535.50 and 853.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 535.50 and 853.88 is: 1,361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 853.88 = 853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/853.88 = 853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 853.88 × 853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 729,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,102.52/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.54

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