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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,186 and 24,439.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,186 and 24,439.50 is: 32,843.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186 : 24,439.50 = 24,439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186/24,439.50 = 24,439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186x = 24,439.50 × 24,439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186x = 597,289,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,289,160.25/18,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,843.35

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