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Finding the Third Proportional to 180.84 and 449.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 180.84 and 449.86 is: 1,119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.84 : 449.86 = 449.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.84/449.86 = 449.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.84x = 449.86 × 449.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.84x = 202,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,373.46/180.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.05

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