Finding the Third Proportional to 535,916 and 853,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,916 and 853,076 is: 1,357,934.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,916 : 853,076 = 853,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,916/853,076 = 853,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,916x = 853,076 × 853,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,916x = 727,738,661,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,738,661,776/535,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,934.19
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