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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,804 and 90,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,804 and 90,425 is: 195,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,804 : 90,425 = 90,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,804/90,425 = 90,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,804x = 90,425 × 90,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,804x = 8,176,680,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176,680,625/41,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,595.65

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