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Finding the Third Proportional to 656 and 960

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Solution

The third proportional to 656 and 960 is: 1,404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 960 = 960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/960 = 960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 960 × 960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 921,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,600/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.88

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