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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,828 and 90,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,828 and 90,172 is: 194,391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,828 : 90,172 = 90,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,828/90,172 = 90,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,828x = 90,172 × 90,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,828x = 8,130,989,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,130,989,584/41,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,391.07

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