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Finding the Third Proportional to 506 and 955

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Solution

The third proportional to 506 and 955 is: 1,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 955 = 955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/955 = 955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 955 × 955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 912,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,025/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.42

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