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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,506 and 24,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,506 and 24,297 is: 31,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,506 : 24,297 = 24,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,506/24,297 = 24,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,506x = 24,297 × 24,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,506x = 590,344,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,344,209/18,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,900.15

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