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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,064 and 26,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,064 and 26,264 is: 38,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,064 : 26,264 = 26,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,064/26,264 = 26,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,064x = 26,264 × 26,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,064x = 689,797,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,797,696/18,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,186.32

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