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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,626 and 18,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,626 and 18,861 is: 20,182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626 : 18,861 = 18,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626/18,861 = 18,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626x = 18,861 × 18,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626x = 355,737,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,737,321/17,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.53

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