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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,394 and 24,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,394 and 24,675 is: 33,100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,394 : 24,675 = 24,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,394/24,675 = 24,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,394x = 24,675 × 24,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,394x = 608,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,855,625/18,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,100.77

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