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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,901 and 90,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,901 and 90,363 is: 194,875.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,901 : 90,363 = 90,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,901/90,363 = 90,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,901x = 90,363 × 90,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,901x = 8,165,471,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,471,769/41,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,875.34

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