Finding the Third Proportional to 18,004 and 26,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,004 and 26,398 is: 38,705.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,004 : 26,398 = 26,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,004/26,398 = 26,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,004x = 26,398 × 26,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,004x = 696,854,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,854,404/18,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,705.53
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