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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,316 and 24,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,316 and 24,881 is: 33,799.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,316 : 24,881 = 24,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,316/24,881 = 24,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,316x = 24,881 × 24,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,316x = 619,064,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,064,161/18,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,799.09

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