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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,816 and 90,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,816 and 90,194 is: 194,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,816 : 90,194 = 90,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,816/90,194 = 90,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,816x = 90,194 × 90,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,816x = 8,134,957,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,134,957,636/41,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,541.75

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