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Finding the Third Proportional to 950 and 990

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Solution

The third proportional to 950 and 990 is: 1,031.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950 : 990 = 990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950/990 = 990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950x = 990 × 990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950x = 980,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,100/950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.68

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