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Finding the Third Proportional to 489 and 968

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Solution

The third proportional to 489 and 968 is: 1,916.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 968 = 968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/968 = 968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 968 × 968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 937,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,024/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.20

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