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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,902 and 90,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,902 and 90,362 is: 194,866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,902 : 90,362 = 90,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,902/90,362 = 90,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,902x = 90,362 × 90,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,902x = 8,165,291,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,291,044/41,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,866.38

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