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Finding the Third Proportional to 230 and 255

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Solution

The third proportional to 230 and 255 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 255 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/255 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 255 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 65,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,025/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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