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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,624 and 18,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,624 and 18,172 is: 24,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,624 : 18,172 = 18,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,624/18,172 = 18,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,624x = 18,172 × 18,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,624x = 330,221,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,221,584/13,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,238.23

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