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Finding the Third Proportional to 966 and 1,413

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Solution

The third proportional to 966 and 1,413 is: 2,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,413 = 1,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,413 = 1,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,413 × 1,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 1,996,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,569/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.84

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