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Finding the Third Proportional to 126 and 184

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Solution

The third proportional to 126 and 184 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 184 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/184 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 184 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 33,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,856/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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