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Finding the Third Proportional to 968 and 2,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 968 and 2,220 is: 5,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968 : 2,220 = 2,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968/2,220 = 2,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968x = 2,220 × 2,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968x = 4,928,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,400/968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,091.32

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