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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,636 and 90,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,636 and 90,180 is: 195,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,636 : 90,180 = 90,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,636/90,180 = 90,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,636x = 90,180 × 90,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,636x = 8,132,432,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132,432,400/41,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,322.13

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