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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,910 and 90,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,910 and 90,759 is: 196,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,910 : 90,759 = 90,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,910/90,759 = 90,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,910x = 90,759 × 90,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,910x = 8,237,196,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,196,081/41,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,544.88

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