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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,795 and 90,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,795 and 90,529 is: 196,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,795 : 90,529 = 90,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,795/90,529 = 90,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,795x = 90,529 × 90,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,795x = 8,195,499,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,499,841/41,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,088.05

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