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Finding the Third Proportional to 132.56 and 180.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 132.56 and 180.75 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 180.75 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/180.75 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 180.75 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 32,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,670.56/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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