Finding the Third Proportional to 126 and 212
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Solution
The third proportional to 126 and 212 is: 356.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126 : 212 = 212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126/212 = 212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126x = 212 × 212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126x = 44,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,944/126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356.70
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