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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,946 and 43,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,946 and 43,373 is: 117,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946 : 43,373 = 43,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946/43,373 = 43,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946x = 43,373 × 43,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946x = 1,881,217,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,217,129/15,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,974.23

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