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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268 : 24,754 = 24,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268/24,754 = 24,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268x = 24,754 × 24,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268x = 612,760,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,760,516/18,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,542.84

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