Finding the Third Proportional to 184 and 230
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Solution
The third proportional to 184 and 230 is: 287.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184 : 230 = 230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184/230 = 230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184x = 230 × 230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184x = 52,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,900/184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287.50
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