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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,094 and 24,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,094 and 24,900 is: 34,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094 : 24,900 = 24,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094/24,900 = 24,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094x = 24,900 × 24,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094x = 620,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,010,000/18,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,266.06

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