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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.13 and 388.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.13 and 388.88 is: 839.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.13 : 388.88 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.13/388.88 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.13x = 388.88 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.13x = 151,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,223.77/180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.55

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