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Finding the Third Proportional to 496 and 962

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Solution

The third proportional to 496 and 962 is: 1,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496 : 962 = 962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496/962 = 962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496x = 962 × 962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496x = 925,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,444/496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.81

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