Finding the Third Proportional to 180.67 and 285.40
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Solution
The third proportional to 180.67 and 285.40 is: 450.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180.67 : 285.40 = 285.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180.67/285.40 = 285.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180.67x = 285.40 × 285.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180.67x = 81,452.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,452.27/180.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450.84
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