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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,954 and 6,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,954 and 6,977 is: 16,478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954 : 6,977 = 6,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954/6,977 = 6,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954x = 6,977 × 6,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954x = 48,678,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,678,529/2,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,478.85

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