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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,828 and 24,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,828 and 24,984 is: 33,152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828 : 24,984 = 24,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828/24,984 = 24,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828x = 24,984 × 24,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828x = 624,200,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,200,256/18,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,152.76

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