Finding the Third Proportional to 130 and 130
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Solution
The third proportional to 130 and 130 is: 130
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130 : 130 = 130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130/130 = 130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130x = 130 × 130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130x = 16,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,900/130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130
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