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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.56 and 345.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.56 and 345.75 is: 662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 345.75 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/345.75 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 345.75 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 119,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,543.06/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.06

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