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Finding the Third Proportional to 117.56 and 180.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 117.56 and 180.84 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.56 : 180.84 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.56/180.84 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.56x = 180.84 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.56x = 32,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,704.46/117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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