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Finding the Third Proportional to 195,961 and 302,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 195,961 and 302,781 is: 467,829.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,961 : 302,781 = 302,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,961/302,781 = 302,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,961x = 302,781 × 302,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,961x = 91,676,333,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,676,333,961/195,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,829.49

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