Finding the Third Proportional to 535,926 and 853,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 535,926 and 853,088 is: 1,357,947.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
535,926 : 853,088 = 853,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
535,926/853,088 = 853,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
535,926x = 853,088 × 853,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
535,926x = 727,759,135,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,759,135,744/535,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,357,947.06
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