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Finding the Third Proportional to 714 and 949.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 714 and 949.50 is: 1,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 949.50 = 949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/949.50 = 949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 949.50 × 949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 901,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,550.25/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.68

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