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Finding the Third Proportional to 673 and 950

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Solution

The third proportional to 673 and 950 is: 1,341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 950 = 950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/950 = 950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 950 × 950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 902,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,500/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.01

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