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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 977

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 977 is: 1,909.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 977 = 977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/977 = 977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 977 × 977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 954,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,529/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.06

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