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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.38 and 254.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.38 and 254.25 is: 358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 254.25 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/254.25 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 254.25 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 64,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,643.06/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.38

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