Finding the Third Proportional to 18,002 and 26,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,002 and 26,395 is: 38,701.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,002 : 26,395 = 26,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,002/26,395 = 26,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,002x = 26,395 × 26,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,002x = 696,696,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,696,025/18,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,701.03
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