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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,543 and 24,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,543 and 24,507 is: 32,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,543 : 24,507 = 24,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,543/24,507 = 24,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,543x = 24,507 × 24,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,543x = 600,593,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,593,049/18,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,389.21

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