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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,234 and 24,003

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,234 and 24,003 is: 31,597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234 : 24,003 = 24,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234/24,003 = 24,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234x = 24,003 × 24,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234x = 576,144,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,144,009/18,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,597.24

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