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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,076 and 24,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,076 and 24,627 is: 33,552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,076 : 24,627 = 24,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,076/24,627 = 24,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,076x = 24,627 × 24,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,076x = 606,489,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,489,129/18,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,552.18

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