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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,163.97 and 24,409.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,163.97 and 24,409.69 is: 32,803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.97 : 24,409.69 = 24,409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.97/24,409.69 = 24,409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.97x = 24,409.69 × 24,409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.97x = 595,832,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,832,843.85/18,163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,803.01

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