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Finding the Third Proportional to 392 and 1,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 392 and 1,060 is: 2,866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 1,060 = 1,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/1,060 = 1,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 1,060 × 1,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 1,123,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,600/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.33

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