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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,213 and 90,013

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,213 and 90,013 is: 196,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,213 : 90,013 = 90,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,213/90,013 = 90,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,213x = 90,013 × 90,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,213x = 8,102,340,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,340,169/41,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,596.71

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