Finding the Third Proportional to 15,939 and 43,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,939 and 43,361 is: 117,960.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,939 : 43,361 = 43,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,939/43,361 = 43,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,939x = 43,361 × 43,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,939x = 1,880,176,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,880,176,321/15,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,960.75
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