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Finding the Third Proportional to 440 and 950

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Solution

The third proportional to 440 and 950 is: 2,051.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 950 = 950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/950 = 950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 950 × 950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 902,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,500/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.14

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