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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,030 and 200,061

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,030 and 200,061 is: 333,453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,030 : 200,061 = 200,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,030/200,061 = 200,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,030x = 200,061 × 200,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,030x = 40,024,403,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,024,403,721/120,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,453.33

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