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Finding the Third Proportional to 126 and 211

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Solution

The third proportional to 126 and 211 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 211 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/211 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 211 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 44,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,521/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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