Finding the Third Proportional to 18,302 and 24,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,302 and 24,859 is: 33,765.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,302 : 24,859 = 24,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,302/24,859 = 24,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,302x = 24,859 × 24,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,302x = 617,969,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,969,881/18,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,765.16
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