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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,045 and 112,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,045 and 112,775 is: 244,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,045 : 112,775 = 112,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,045/112,775 = 112,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,045x = 112,775 × 112,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,045x = 12,718,200,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718,200,625/52,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,369.31

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