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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,016 and 24,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,016 and 24,252 is: 32,646.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016 : 24,252 = 24,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016/24,252 = 24,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016x = 24,252 × 24,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016x = 588,159,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,159,504/18,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,646.51

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