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Finding the Third Proportional to 950 and 2,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 950 and 2,284 is: 5,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950 : 2,284 = 2,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950/2,284 = 2,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950x = 2,284 × 2,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950x = 5,216,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216,656/950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.22

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