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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,332 and 69,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,332 and 69,642 is: 92,677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,332 : 69,642 = 69,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,332/69,642 = 69,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,332x = 69,642 × 69,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,332x = 4,850,008,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,008,164/52,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,677.68

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