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Finding the Third Proportional to 130 and 145

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Solution

The third proportional to 130 and 145 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 145 = 145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/145 = 145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 145 × 145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 21,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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