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Finding the Third Proportional to 190 and 230

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Solution

The third proportional to 190 and 230 is: 278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 230 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/230 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 230 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 52,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,900/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.42

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