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Finding the Third Proportional to 135 and 180

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Solution

The third proportional to 135 and 180 is: 240

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 180 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/180 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 180 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 32,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240

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