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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,112 and 24,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,112 and 24,666 is: 33,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,112 : 24,666 = 24,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,112/24,666 = 24,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,112x = 24,666 × 24,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,112x = 608,411,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,411,556/18,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,591.63

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