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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,063 and 24,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,063 and 24,607 is: 33,521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,063 : 24,607 = 24,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,063/24,607 = 24,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,063x = 24,607 × 24,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,063x = 605,504,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,504,449/18,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,521.81

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