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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,548 and 90,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,548 and 90,615 is: 197,628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,548 : 90,615 = 90,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,548/90,615 = 90,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,548x = 90,615 × 90,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,548x = 8,211,078,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,078,225/41,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,628.72

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