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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,219.94 and 24,213.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,219.94 and 24,213.94 is: 32,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,219.94 : 24,213.94 = 24,213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,219.94/24,213.94 = 24,213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,219.94x = 24,213.94 × 24,213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,219.94x = 586,314,769.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,314,769.25/18,219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,179.85

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