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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,940 and 90,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,940 and 90,804 is: 196,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,940 : 90,804 = 90,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,940/90,804 = 90,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,940x = 90,804 × 90,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,940x = 8,245,366,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,366,416/41,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,599.10

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