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Finding the Third Proportional to 787 and 996

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Solution

The third proportional to 787 and 996 is: 1,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787 : 996 = 996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787/996 = 996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787x = 996 × 996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787x = 992,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,016/787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.50

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