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Finding the Third Proportional to 126.38 and 277.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 126.38 and 277.94 is: 611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.38 : 277.94 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.38/277.94 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.38x = 277.94 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.38x = 77,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,249.25/126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.27

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