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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,140 and 24,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,140 and 24,408 is: 32,841.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,140 : 24,408 = 24,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,140/24,408 = 24,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,140x = 24,408 × 24,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,140x = 595,750,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,750,464/18,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,841.81

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