Finding the Third Proportional to 950 and 950
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Solution
The third proportional to 950 and 950 is: 950
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950 : 950 = 950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950/950 = 950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950x = 950 × 950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950x = 902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,500/950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950
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