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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,904 and 853,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,904 and 853,057 is: 1,357,904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,904 : 853,057 = 853,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,904/853,057 = 853,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,904x = 853,057 × 853,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,904x = 727,706,245,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,706,245,249/535,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,904.11

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