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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,048 and 26,337

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,048 and 26,337 is: 38,432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048 : 26,337 = 26,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048/26,337 = 26,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048x = 26,337 × 26,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048x = 693,637,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,637,569/18,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,432.93

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