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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,104 and 24,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,104 and 24,664 is: 33,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104 : 24,664 = 24,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104/24,664 = 24,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104x = 24,664 × 24,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104x = 608,312,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,312,896/18,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,601.02

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