Finding the Third Proportional to 104 and 180.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 104 and 180.50 is: 313.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104 : 180.50 = 180.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104/180.50 = 180.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104x = 180.50 × 180.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104x = 32,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,580.25/104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313.27
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