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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.38 and 422.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.38 and 422.44 is: 989.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.38 : 422.44 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.38/422.44 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.38x = 422.44 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.38x = 178,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,453.44/180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.35

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