Finding the Third Proportional to 180.19 and 360.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 180.19 and 360.38 is: 720.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180.19 : 360.38 = 360.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180.19/360.38 = 360.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180.19x = 360.38 × 360.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180.19x = 129,870.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,870.14/180.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720.75
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