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Finding the Third Proportional to 120,652 and 260,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 120,652 and 260,005 is: 560,310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,652 : 260,005 = 260,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,652/260,005 = 260,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,652x = 260,005 × 260,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,652x = 67,602,600,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,602,600,025/120,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,310.65

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