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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,171 and 24,419

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,171 and 24,419 is: 32,815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,171 : 24,419 = 24,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,171/24,419 = 24,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,171x = 24,419 × 24,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,171x = 596,287,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,287,561/18,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,815.34

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