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Finding the Third Proportional to 103.13 and 180.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 103.13 and 180.75 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.13 : 180.75 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.13/180.75 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.13x = 180.75 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.13x = 32,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,670.56/103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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