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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,438 and 68,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,438 and 68,966 is: 90,703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,438 : 68,966 = 68,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,438/68,966 = 68,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,438x = 68,966 × 68,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,438x = 4,756,309,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,309,156/52,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,703.48

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