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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.14 and 394.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.14 and 394.66 is: 864.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.14 : 394.66 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.14/394.66 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.14x = 394.66 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.14x = 155,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,759.72/180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.66

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