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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,272 and 24,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,272 and 24,298 is: 32,311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272 : 24,298 = 24,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272/24,298 = 24,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272x = 24,298 × 24,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272x = 590,392,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,392,804/18,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,311.34

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