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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,154 and 24,871

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,154 and 24,871 is: 34,073.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,154 : 24,871 = 24,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,154/24,871 = 24,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,154x = 24,871 × 24,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,154x = 618,566,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,566,641/18,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,073.30

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