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Finding the Third Proportional to 45,990 and 98,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 45,990 and 98,541 is: 211,140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,990 : 98,541 = 98,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,990/98,541 = 98,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,990x = 98,541 × 98,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,990x = 9,710,328,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,710,328,681/45,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,140.00

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