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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,272 and 24,760

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,272 and 24,760 is: 33,551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272 : 24,760 = 24,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272/24,760 = 24,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272x = 24,760 × 24,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272x = 613,057,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,057,600/18,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,551.75

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