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Finding the Third Proportional to 713.81 and 950.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 713.81 and 950.48 is: 1,265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.81 : 950.48 = 950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.81/950.48 = 950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.81x = 950.48 × 950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.81x = 903,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,420.55/713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.63

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