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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,167 and 24,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,167 and 24,414 is: 32,809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167 : 24,414 = 24,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167/24,414 = 24,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167x = 24,414 × 24,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167x = 596,043,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,043,396/18,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,809.13

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