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Finding the Third Proportional to 955 and 1,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 955 and 1,095 is: 1,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,095 = 1,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,095 = 1,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,095 × 1,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 1,199,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,025/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.52

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