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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,186 and 24,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,186 and 24,684 is: 33,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186 : 24,684 = 24,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186/24,684 = 24,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186x = 24,684 × 24,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186x = 609,299,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,299,856/18,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,503.79

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