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Finding the Third Proportional to 18.06 and 26.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 18.06 and 26.31 is: 38.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.06 : 26.31 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.06/26.31 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.06x = 26.31 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.06x = 692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692.35/18.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.33

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