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Finding the Third Proportional to 137 and 230

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Solution

The third proportional to 137 and 230 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137 : 230 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137/230 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137x = 230 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137x = 52,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,900/137
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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