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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,720 and 24,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,720 and 24,960 is: 33,280

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720 : 24,960 = 24,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720/24,960 = 24,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720x = 24,960 × 24,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720x = 623,001,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,001,600/18,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,280

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