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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,636 and 24,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,636 and 24,903 is: 33,277.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,636 : 24,903 = 24,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,636/24,903 = 24,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,636x = 24,903 × 24,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,636x = 620,159,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,159,409/18,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,277.50

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