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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,208 and 24,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,208 and 24,712 is: 33,539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208 : 24,712 = 24,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208/24,712 = 24,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208x = 24,712 × 24,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208x = 610,682,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,682,944/18,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,539.27

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