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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,900 and 90,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,900 and 90,358 is: 194,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,900 : 90,358 = 90,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,900/90,358 = 90,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,900x = 90,358 × 90,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,900x = 8,164,568,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164,568,164/41,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,858.43

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