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Finding the Third Proportional to 87.33 and 180.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 87.33 and 180.14 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.33 : 180.14 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.33/180.14 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.33x = 180.14 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.33x = 32,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450.64/87.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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