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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,158 and 24,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,158 and 24,643 is: 33,444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158 : 24,643 = 24,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158/24,643 = 24,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158x = 24,643 × 24,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158x = 607,277,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,277,449/18,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,444.07

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