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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,042 and 90,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,042 and 90,184 is: 198,166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,042 : 90,184 = 90,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,042/90,184 = 90,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,042x = 90,184 × 90,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,042x = 8,133,153,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,153,856/41,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,166.61

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