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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,977 and 14,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,977 and 14,879 is: 22,189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,977 : 14,879 = 14,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,977/14,879 = 14,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,977x = 14,879 × 14,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,977x = 221,384,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,384,641/9,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.50

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