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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,886 and 90,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,886 and 90,333 is: 194,815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,886 : 90,333 = 90,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,886/90,333 = 90,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,886x = 90,333 × 90,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,886x = 8,160,050,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,050,889/41,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,815.71

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