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Finding the Third Proportional to 180 and 214

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Solution

The third proportional to 180 and 214 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180 : 214 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180/214 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180x = 214 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180x = 45,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796/180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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