Finding the Third Proportional to 950 and 1,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 950 and 1,520 is: 2,432
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950 : 1,520 = 1,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950/1,520 = 1,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950x = 1,520 × 1,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950x = 2,310,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,310,400/950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,432
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