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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,664 and 52,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,664 and 52,512 is: 60,386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664 : 52,512 = 52,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664/52,512 = 52,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664x = 52,512 × 52,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664x = 2,757,510,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,510,144/45,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,386.96

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