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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,553 and 90,213.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,553 and 90,213.75 is: 195,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,553 : 90,213.75 = 90,213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,553/90,213.75 = 90,213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,553x = 90,213.75 × 90,213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,553x = 8,138,520,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,520,689.06/41,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,858.80

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