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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,656 and 90,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,656 and 90,699 is: 197,481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,656 : 90,699 = 90,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,656/90,699 = 90,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,656x = 90,699 × 90,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,656x = 8,226,308,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,226,308,601/41,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,481.96

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