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Finding the Third Proportional to 822.66 and 950.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 822.66 and 950.06 is: 1,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.66 : 950.06 = 950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.66/950.06 = 950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.66x = 950.06 × 950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.66x = 902,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,618.75/822.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.20

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