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Finding the Third Proportional to 1,332 and 1,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 1,332 and 1,950 is: 2,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332 : 1,950 = 1,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332/1,950 = 1,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332x = 1,950 × 1,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332x = 3,802,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,500/1,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.73

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