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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,659 and 115,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,659 and 115,992 is: 255,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,659 : 115,992 = 115,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,659/115,992 = 115,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,659x = 115,992 × 115,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,659x = 13,454,144,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,454,144,064/52,659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,495.62

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