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Finding the Third Proportional to 126.38 and 254.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 126.38 and 254.94 is: 514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.38 : 254.94 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.38/254.94 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.38x = 254.94 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.38x = 64,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,993.13/126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.29

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