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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,216 and 23,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,216 and 23,724 is: 30,897.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,216 : 23,724 = 23,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,216/23,724 = 23,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,216x = 23,724 × 23,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,216x = 562,828,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,828,176/18,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.46

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