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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,089 and 24,906

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,089 and 24,906 is: 34,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,089 : 24,906 = 24,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,089/24,906 = 24,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,089x = 24,906 × 24,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,089x = 620,308,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,308,836/18,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,292.05

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