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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,058 and 26,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,058 and 26,263 is: 38,196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058 : 26,263 = 26,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058/26,263 = 26,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058x = 26,263 × 26,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058x = 689,745,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,745,169/18,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,196.10

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