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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,830 and 24,987

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,830 and 24,987 is: 33,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830 : 24,987 = 24,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830/24,987 = 24,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830x = 24,987 × 24,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830x = 624,350,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,350,169/18,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,157.20

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