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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,950 and 853,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,950 and 853,125 is: 1,358,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,950 : 853,125 = 853,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,950/853,125 = 853,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,950x = 853,125 × 853,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,950x = 727,822,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,822,265,625/535,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,004.04

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