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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,030 and 122,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,030 and 122,781 is: 289,740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,030 : 122,781 = 122,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,030/122,781 = 122,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,030x = 122,781 × 122,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,030x = 15,075,173,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075,173,961/52,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,740.03

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