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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.63 and 383.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.63 and 383.75 is: 815.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.63 : 383.75 = 383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.63/383.75 = 383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.63x = 383.75 × 383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.63x = 147,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,264.06/180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.30

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