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Finding the Third Proportional to 507 and 955

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Solution

The third proportional to 507 and 955 is: 1,798.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 955 = 955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/955 = 955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 955 × 955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 912,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,025/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.87

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