Finding the Third Proportional to 180.50 and 234.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 180.50 and 234.50 is: 304.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180.50 : 234.50 = 234.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180.50/234.50 = 234.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180.50x = 234.50 × 234.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180.50x = 54,990.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,990.25/180.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304.66
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