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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,513 and 24,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,513 and 24,462 is: 32,322.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,513 : 24,462 = 24,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,513/24,462 = 24,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,513x = 24,462 × 24,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,513x = 598,389,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,389,444/18,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,322.66

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