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Finding the Third Proportional to 996 and 1,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 996 and 1,268 is: 1,614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,268 = 1,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,268 = 1,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,268 × 1,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 1,607,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,824/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.28

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