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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,006 and 259,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,006 and 259,262 is: 560,111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,006 : 259,262 = 259,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,006/259,262 = 259,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,006x = 259,262 × 259,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,006x = 67,216,784,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,216,784,644/120,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,111.87

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