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Finding the Third Proportional to 768 and 993

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Solution

The third proportional to 768 and 993 is: 1,283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768 : 993 = 993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768/993 = 993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768x = 993 × 993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768x = 986,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,049/768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.92

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