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Finding the Third Proportional to 41.38 and 98

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Solution

The third proportional to 41.38 and 98 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.38 : 98 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.38/98 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.38x = 98 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.38x = 9,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604/41.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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