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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,110 and 24,039

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,110 and 24,039 is: 31,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110 : 24,039 = 24,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110/24,039 = 24,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110x = 24,039 × 24,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110x = 577,873,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,873,521/18,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,909.08

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