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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,110 and 23,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,110 and 23,871 is: 31,464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110 : 23,871 = 23,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110/23,871 = 23,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110x = 23,871 × 23,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110x = 569,824,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,824,641/18,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,464.64

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