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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,072 and 24,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,072 and 24,621 is: 33,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072 : 24,621 = 24,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072/24,621 = 24,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072x = 24,621 × 24,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072x = 606,193,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,193,641/18,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,543.25

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