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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 979

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 979 is: 1,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 979 = 979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/979 = 979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 979 × 979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 958,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,441/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.88

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