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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,343 and 24,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,343 and 24,229 is: 32,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343 : 24,229 = 24,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343/24,229 = 24,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343x = 24,229 × 24,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343x = 587,044,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,044,441/18,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,003.73

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