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Finding the Third Proportional to 966 and 2,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 966 and 2,604 is: 7,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 2,604 = 2,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/2,604 = 2,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 2,604 × 2,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 6,780,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,780,816/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.48

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