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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,822 and 90,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,822 and 90,211 is: 194,587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,822 : 90,211 = 90,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,822/90,211 = 90,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,822x = 90,211 × 90,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,822x = 8,138,024,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,024,521/41,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,587.17

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