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Finding the Third Proportional to 968 and 2,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 968 and 2,059 is: 4,379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968 : 2,059 = 2,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968/2,059 = 2,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968x = 2,059 × 2,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968x = 4,239,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,481/968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.63

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