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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,902 and 853,053

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,902 and 853,053 is: 1,357,896.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,902 : 853,053 = 853,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,902/853,053 = 853,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,902x = 853,053 × 853,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,902x = 727,699,420,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,699,420,809/535,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,896.45

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