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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,651.50 and 90,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,651.50 and 90,698 is: 197,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,651.50 : 90,698 = 90,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,651.50/90,698 = 90,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,651.50x = 90,698 × 90,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,651.50x = 8,226,127,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226,127,204/41,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,498.94

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