Finding the Third Proportional to 18,792 and 24,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,792 and 24,716 is: 32,507.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,792 : 24,716 = 24,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,792/24,716 = 24,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,792x = 24,716 × 24,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,792x = 610,880,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,880,656/18,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 32,507.48
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