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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,448 and 90,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,448 and 90,252 is: 196,521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,448 : 90,252 = 90,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,448/90,252 = 90,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,448x = 90,252 × 90,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,448x = 8,145,423,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,423,504/41,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,521.51

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