Finding the Third Proportional to 18,268 and 24,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,268 and 24,754 is: 33,542.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,268 : 24,754 = 24,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,268/24,754 = 24,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,268x = 24,754 × 24,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,268x = 612,760,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,760,516/18,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,542.84
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