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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,173 and 24,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,173 and 24,423 is: 32,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173 : 24,423 = 24,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173/24,423 = 24,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173x = 24,423 × 24,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173x = 596,482,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,482,929/18,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,822.48

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