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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,832 and 90,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,832 and 90,594 is: 196,196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,832 : 90,594 = 90,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,832/90,594 = 90,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,832x = 90,594 × 90,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,832x = 8,207,272,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,272,836/41,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,196.04

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