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Finding the Third Proportional to 126 and 220

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Solution

The third proportional to 126 and 220 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 220 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/220 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 220 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 48,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,400/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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