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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,926 and 853,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,926 and 853,089 is: 1,357,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,926 : 853,089 = 853,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,926/853,089 = 853,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,926x = 853,089 × 853,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,926x = 727,760,841,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,760,841,921/535,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,950.24

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