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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,314 and 24,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,314 and 24,878 is: 33,794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314 : 24,878 = 24,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314/24,878 = 24,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314x = 24,878 × 24,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314x = 618,914,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,914,884/18,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,794.63

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