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Finding the Third Proportional to 41,966 and 85,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 41,966 and 85,871 is: 175,709.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,966 : 85,871 = 85,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,966/85,871 = 85,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,966x = 85,871 × 85,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,966x = 7,373,828,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373,828,641/41,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,709.59

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