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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,587 and 120,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,587 and 120,771 is: 277,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,587 : 120,771 = 120,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,587/120,771 = 120,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,587x = 120,771 × 120,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,587x = 14,585,634,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,585,634,441/52,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,361.98

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