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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,246 and 23,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,246 and 23,958 is: 31,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246 : 23,958 = 23,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246/23,958 = 23,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246x = 23,958 × 23,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246x = 573,985,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,985,764/18,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,458.17

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