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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,922 and 90,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,922 and 90,376 is: 194,833.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,922 : 90,376 = 90,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,922/90,376 = 90,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,922x = 90,376 × 90,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,922x = 8,167,821,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,167,821,376/41,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,833.77

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