Finding the Third Proportional to 1,294 and 2,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,294 and 2,950 is: 6,725.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,294 : 2,950 = 2,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,294/2,950 = 2,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,294x = 2,950 × 2,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,294x = 8,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,702,500/1,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,725.27
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