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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.56 and 375.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.56 and 375.19 is: 779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.56 : 375.19 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.56/375.19 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.56x = 375.19 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.56x = 140,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,765.66/180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.60

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