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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,257 and 23,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,257 and 23,641 is: 30,612.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257 : 23,641 = 23,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257/23,641 = 23,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257x = 23,641 × 23,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257x = 558,896,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,896,881/18,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,612.74

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