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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,006 and 26,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,006 and 26,478 is: 38,936.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006 : 26,478 = 26,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006/26,478 = 26,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006x = 26,478 × 26,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006x = 701,084,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,084,484/18,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,936.16

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