Finding the Third Proportional to 180.50 and 209
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Solution
The third proportional to 180.50 and 209 is: 242
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180.50 : 209 = 209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180.50/209 = 209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180.50x = 209 × 209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180.50x = 43,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,681/180.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242
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