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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,906 and 15,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,906 and 15,977 is: 17,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906 : 15,977 = 15,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906/15,977 = 15,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906x = 15,977 × 15,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906x = 255,264,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,264,529/14,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,124.95

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