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Finding the Third Proportional to 996 and 1,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 996 and 1,768 is: 3,138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,768 = 1,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,768 = 1,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,768 × 1,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 3,125,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,824/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.38

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