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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,823 and 90,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,823 and 90,213 is: 194,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,823 : 90,213 = 90,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,823/90,213 = 90,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,823x = 90,213 × 90,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,823x = 8,138,385,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,385,369/41,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,591.14

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