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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,504 and 24,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,504 and 24,294 is: 31,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,504 : 24,294 = 24,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,504/24,294 = 24,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,504x = 24,294 × 24,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,504x = 590,198,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,198,436/18,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,895.72

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