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Finding the Third Proportional to 42,354 and 90,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 42,354 and 90,135 is: 191,819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,354 : 90,135 = 90,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,354/90,135 = 90,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,354x = 90,135 × 90,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,354x = 8,124,318,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,124,318,225/42,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,819.38

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