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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,712 and 90,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,712 and 90,768 is: 197,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,712 : 90,768 = 90,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,712/90,768 = 90,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,712x = 90,768 × 90,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,712x = 8,238,829,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,829,824/41,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,517.02

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