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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,329 and 90,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,329 and 90,299 is: 197,292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,329 : 90,299 = 90,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,329/90,299 = 90,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,329x = 90,299 × 90,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,329x = 8,153,909,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,153,909,401/41,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,292.69

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