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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,790 and 24,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,790 and 24,713 is: 32,503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,790 : 24,713 = 24,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,790/24,713 = 24,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,790x = 24,713 × 24,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,790x = 610,732,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,732,369/18,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,503.05

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