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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,279.63 and 90,623.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,279.63 and 90,623.81 is: 198,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,279.63 : 90,623.81 = 90,623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,279.63/90,623.81 = 90,623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,279.63x = 90,623.81 × 90,623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,279.63x = 8,212,675,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212,675,392.04/41,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,952.28

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