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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,834 and 24,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,834 and 24,992 is: 33,163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834 : 24,992 = 24,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834/24,992 = 24,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834x = 24,992 × 24,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834x = 624,600,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,600,064/18,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,163.43

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