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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,023 and 122,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,023 and 122,763 is: 289,694.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,023 : 122,763 = 122,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,023/122,763 = 122,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,023x = 122,763 × 122,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,023x = 15,070,754,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,754,169/52,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,694.06

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