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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,916 and 90,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,916 and 90,366 is: 194,818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,916 : 90,366 = 90,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,916/90,366 = 90,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,916x = 90,366 × 90,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,916x = 8,166,013,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,013,956/41,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,818.54

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