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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,048 and 24,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,048 and 24,090 is: 32,154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048 : 24,090 = 24,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048/24,090 = 24,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048x = 24,090 × 24,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048x = 580,328,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,328,100/18,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,154.70

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