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Finding the Third Proportional to 39,672 and 52,893

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Solution

The third proportional to 39,672 and 52,893 is: 70,520.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,672 : 52,893 = 52,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,672/52,893 = 52,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,672x = 52,893 × 52,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,672x = 2,797,669,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,669,449/39,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,520.00

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