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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,551.50 and 90,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,551.50 and 90,150 is: 195,589.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,551.50 : 90,150 = 90,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,551.50/90,150 = 90,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,551.50x = 90,150 × 90,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,551.50x = 8,127,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,127,022,500/41,551.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,589.15

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