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Finding the Third Proportional to 501 and 979

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Solution

The third proportional to 501 and 979 is: 1,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 979 = 979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/979 = 979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 979 × 979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 958,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,441/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.06

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