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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,596 and 90,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,596 and 90,860 is: 198,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,596 : 90,860 = 90,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,596/90,860 = 90,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,596x = 90,860 × 90,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,596x = 8,255,539,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,539,600/41,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,469.55

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