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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,782 and 90,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,782 and 90,223 is: 194,825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,782 : 90,223 = 90,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,782/90,223 = 90,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,782x = 90,223 × 90,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,782x = 8,140,189,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140,189,729/41,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,825.28

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