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Finding the Third Proportional to 126.42 and 135.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 126.42 and 135.84 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 135.84 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/135.84 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 135.84 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 18,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453.52/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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