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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,920 and 23,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,920 and 23,844 is: 30,049.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920 : 23,844 = 23,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920/23,844 = 23,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920x = 23,844 × 23,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920x = 568,536,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,536,336/18,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,049.49

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