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Finding the Third Proportional to 133.84 and 180.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 133.84 and 180.83 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 180.83 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/180.83 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 180.83 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 32,698.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,698.10/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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