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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,036 and 24,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,036 and 24,075 is: 32,136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036 : 24,075 = 24,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036/24,075 = 24,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036x = 24,075 × 24,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036x = 579,605,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,605,625/18,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,136.04

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