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Finding the Third Proportional to 535,953 and 853,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 535,953 and 853,130 is: 1,358,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,953 : 853,130 = 853,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,953/853,130 = 853,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,953x = 853,130 × 853,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,953x = 727,830,796,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,830,796,900/535,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358,012.36

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