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Finding the Third Proportional to 396 and 906

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Solution

The third proportional to 396 and 906 is: 2,072.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 906 = 906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/906 = 906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 906 × 906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 820,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,836/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.82

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