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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,569 and 24,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,569 and 24,623 is: 32,650.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569 : 24,623 = 24,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569/24,623 = 24,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569x = 24,623 × 24,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569x = 606,292,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,292,129/18,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,650.77

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