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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,652 and 90,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,652 and 90,276 is: 195,663.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,652 : 90,276 = 90,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,652/90,276 = 90,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,652x = 90,276 × 90,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,652x = 8,149,756,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,756,176/41,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,663.02

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