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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,052 and 24,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,052 and 24,092 is: 32,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052 : 24,092 = 24,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052/24,092 = 24,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052x = 24,092 × 24,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052x = 580,424,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,424,464/18,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,152.92

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