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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.56 and 352.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.56 and 352.27 is: 687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 352.27 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/352.27 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 352.27 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 124,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,091.07/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.25

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