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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,958 and 91,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,958 and 91,284 is: 198,597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,958 : 91,284 = 91,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,958/91,284 = 91,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,958x = 91,284 × 91,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,958x = 8,332,768,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332,768,656/41,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,597.85

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