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Finding the Third Proportional to 120 and 260.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 120 and 260.50 is: 565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120 : 260.50 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120/260.50 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120x = 260.50 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120x = 67,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,860.25/120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.50

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