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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,260 and 90,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,260 and 90,248 is: 197,399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,260 : 90,248 = 90,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,260/90,248 = 90,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,260x = 90,248 × 90,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,260x = 8,144,701,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,701,504/41,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,399.45

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