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Finding the Third Proportional to 52,898 and 81,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 52,898 and 81,975 is: 127,035.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,898 : 81,975 = 81,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,898/81,975 = 81,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,898x = 81,975 × 81,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,898x = 6,719,900,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719,900,625/52,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,035.06

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