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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,164 and 24,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,164 and 24,361 is: 32,672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164 : 24,361 = 24,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164/24,361 = 24,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164x = 24,361 × 24,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164x = 593,458,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,458,321/18,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,672.23

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