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Finding the Third Proportional to 368 and 993

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Solution

The third proportional to 368 and 993 is: 2,679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 993 = 993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/993 = 993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 993 × 993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 986,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,049/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.48

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