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Finding the Third Proportional to 491 and 966

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Solution

The third proportional to 491 and 966 is: 1,900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491 : 966 = 966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491/966 = 966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491x = 966 × 966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491x = 933,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,156/491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.52

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