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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,544 and 62,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,544 and 62,264 is: 73,782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,544 : 62,264 = 62,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,544/62,264 = 62,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,544x = 62,264 × 62,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,544x = 3,876,805,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,805,696/52,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,782.08

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