Step 1: Identify the given points.
The given points are
\[
(5,2),\quad (5,-2),\quad (1,2)
\]
Step 2: Find the perpendicular bisector of the vertical chord.
The points \((5,2)\) and \((5,-2)\) form a vertical chord.
Its midpoint is
\[
\left(5,\frac{2+(-2)}{2}\right)=(5,0)
\]
Therefore, the perpendicular bisector is the horizontal line
\[
y=0
\]
Step 3: Find the perpendicular bisector of another chord.
Consider the points \((5,2)\) and \((1,2)\).
This is a horizontal chord.
Its midpoint is
\[
\left(\frac{5+1}{2},\frac{2+2}{2}\right)=(3,2)
\]
Therefore, its perpendicular bisector is the vertical line
\[
x=3
\]
Step 4: Find the center of the circle.
The center is the intersection of the two perpendicular bisectors:
\[
x=3,\quad y=0
\]
Hence, the center is
\[
(3,0)
\]
Step 5: Find the radius of the circle.
Using the distance formula between the center \((3,0)\) and the point \((5,2)\),
\[
r=\sqrt{(5-3)^2+(2-0)^2}
\]
\[
=\sqrt{2^2+2^2}
\]
\[
=\sqrt{4+4}
\]
\[
=\sqrt{8}
\]
Thus,
\[
r^2=8
\]
Step 6: Calculate the area of the circle.
Area of a circle is
\[
\pi r^2
\]
Therefore,
\[
\text{Area}=\pi(8)
\]
\[
=8\pi
\]
Step 7: Final conclusion.
Hence, the area of the circle is
\[
\boxed{8\pi}
\]