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Finding the Third Proportional to 483 and 963

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Solution

The third proportional to 483 and 963 is: 1,920.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 963 = 963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/963 = 963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 963 × 963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 927,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,369/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.02

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