Finding the Third Proportional to 705.38 and 950.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 705.38 and 950.06 is: 1,279.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705.38 : 950.06 = 950.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705.38/950.06 = 950.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705.38x = 950.06 × 950.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705.38x = 902,618.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,618.75/705.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279.63
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