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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,369 and 24,894

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,369 and 24,894 is: 33,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,369 : 24,894 = 24,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,369/24,894 = 24,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,369x = 24,894 × 24,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,369x = 619,711,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,711,236/18,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,736.80

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