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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,018 and 26,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,018 and 26,955 is: 40,324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,018 : 26,955 = 26,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,018/26,955 = 26,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,018x = 26,955 × 26,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,018x = 726,572,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,572,025/18,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,324.79

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