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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,946 and 15,991

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,946 and 15,991 is: 25,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946 : 15,991 = 15,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946/15,991 = 15,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946x = 15,991 × 15,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946x = 255,712,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,712,081/9,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.04

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