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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,048 and 20,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,048 and 20,640 is: 23,604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048 : 20,640 = 20,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048/20,640 = 20,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048x = 20,640 × 20,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048x = 426,009,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,009,600/18,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.26

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