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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,930.50 and 853,095.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,930.50 and 853,095.75 is: 1,357,960.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,930.50 : 853,095.75 = 853,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,930.50/853,095.75 = 853,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,930.50x = 853,095.75 × 853,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,930.50x = 727,772,358,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,772,358,668.06/535,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,960.33

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