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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,826 and 90,188

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,826 and 90,188 is: 194,469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,826 : 90,188 = 90,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,826/90,188 = 90,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,826x = 90,188 × 90,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,826x = 8,133,875,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,133,875,344/41,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,469.36

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