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Finding the Third Proportional to 45 and 115

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Solution

The third proportional to 45 and 115 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 115 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/115 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 115 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 13,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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