Finding the Third Proportional to 674 and 950
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Solution
The third proportional to 674 and 950 is: 1,339.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674 : 950 = 950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674/950 = 950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674x = 950 × 950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674x = 902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,500/674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,339.02
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