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Finding the Third Proportional to 32,969 and 52,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 32,969 and 52,451 is: 83,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,969 : 52,451 = 52,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,969/52,451 = 52,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,969x = 52,451 × 52,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,969x = 2,751,107,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,107,401/32,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,445.28

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