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Finding the Third Proportional to 950 and 2,465

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Solution

The third proportional to 950 and 2,465 is: 6,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950 : 2,465 = 2,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950/2,465 = 2,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950x = 2,465 × 2,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950x = 6,076,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,225/950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,396.03

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