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Finding the Third Proportional to 896 and 968

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Solution

The third proportional to 896 and 968 is: 1,045.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896 : 968 = 968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896/968 = 968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896x = 968 × 968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896x = 937,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,024/896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.79

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