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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,281 and 90,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,281 and 90,473 is: 198,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,281 : 90,473 = 90,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,281/90,473 = 90,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,281x = 90,473 × 90,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,281x = 8,185,363,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,363,729/41,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,284.05

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