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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,074 and 26,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,074 and 26,287 is: 38,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,074 : 26,287 = 26,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,074/26,287 = 26,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,074x = 26,287 × 26,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,074x = 691,006,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,006,369/18,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,232.07

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