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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.19 and 381.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.19 and 381.75 is: 808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.19 : 381.75 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.19/381.75 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.19x = 381.75 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.19x = 145,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,733.06/180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.79

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