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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,387 and 90,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,387 and 90,292 is: 196,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,387 : 90,292 = 90,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,387/90,292 = 90,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,387x = 90,292 × 90,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,387x = 8,152,645,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,645,264/41,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,985.65

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