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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,190 and 24,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,190 and 24,890 is: 34,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190 : 24,890 = 24,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190/24,890 = 24,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190x = 24,890 × 24,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190x = 619,512,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,512,100/18,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,057.84

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