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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,196 and 24,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,196 and 24,810 is: 33,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196 : 24,810 = 24,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196/24,810 = 24,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196x = 24,810 × 24,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196x = 615,536,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,536,100/18,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,828.10

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