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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,036 and 24,826.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,036 and 24,826.50 is: 34,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036 : 24,826.50 = 24,826.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036/24,826.50 = 24,826.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036x = 24,826.50 × 24,826.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036x = 616,355,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,355,102.25/18,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,173.60

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