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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,502 and 24,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,502 and 24,801 is: 33,244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502 : 24,801 = 24,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502/24,801 = 24,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502x = 24,801 × 24,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502x = 615,089,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,089,601/18,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,244.49

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