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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.56 and 197.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.56 and 197.44 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 197.44 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/197.44 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 197.44 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 38,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,981.57/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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