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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,066 and 24,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,066 and 24,606 is: 33,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066 : 24,606 = 24,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066/24,606 = 24,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066x = 24,606 × 24,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066x = 605,455,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,455,236/18,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,513.52

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