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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,394 and 24,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,394 and 24,842 is: 33,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,394 : 24,842 = 24,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,394/24,842 = 24,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,394x = 24,842 × 24,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,394x = 617,124,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,124,964/18,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,550.34

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