Finding the Third Proportional to 950 and 1,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 950 and 1,326 is: 1,850.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950 : 1,326 = 1,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950/1,326 = 1,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950x = 1,326 × 1,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950x = 1,758,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,758,276/950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,850.82
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