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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,942 and 853,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,942 and 853,113 is: 1,357,986.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,942 : 853,113 = 853,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,942/853,113 = 853,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,942x = 853,113 × 853,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,942x = 727,801,790,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,801,790,769/535,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,986.11

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