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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,548 and 90,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,548 and 90,144 is: 195,579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,548 : 90,144 = 90,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,548/90,144 = 90,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,548x = 90,144 × 90,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,548x = 8,125,940,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,125,940,736/41,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,579.59

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