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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,189 and 24,561

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,189 and 24,561 is: 33,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189 : 24,561 = 24,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189/24,561 = 24,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189x = 24,561 × 24,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189x = 603,242,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,242,721/18,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,165.25

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