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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,242 and 23,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,242 and 23,954 is: 31,454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,242 : 23,954 = 23,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,242/23,954 = 23,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,242x = 23,954 × 23,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,242x = 573,794,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,794,116/18,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,454.56

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