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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,166 and 24,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,166 and 24,364 is: 32,676.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166 : 24,364 = 24,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166/24,364 = 24,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166x = 24,364 × 24,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166x = 593,604,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,604,496/18,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,676.68

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