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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,344 and 24,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,344 and 24,771 is: 33,449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344 : 24,771 = 24,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344/24,771 = 24,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344x = 24,771 × 24,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344x = 613,602,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,602,441/18,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,449.76

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