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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,484 and 24,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,484 and 24,270 is: 31,867.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,484 : 24,270 = 24,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,484/24,270 = 24,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,484x = 24,270 × 24,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,484x = 589,032,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,032,900/18,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,867.18

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