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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,838 and 90,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,838 and 90,246 is: 194,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,838 : 90,246 = 90,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,838/90,246 = 90,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,838x = 90,246 × 90,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,838x = 8,144,340,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,340,516/41,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,663.72

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