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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,950 and 853,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,950 and 853,128 is: 1,358,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,950 : 853,128 = 853,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,950/853,128 = 853,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,950x = 853,128 × 853,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,950x = 727,827,384,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,827,384,384/535,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,013.59

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