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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,075 and 26,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,075 and 26,286 is: 38,227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,075 : 26,286 = 26,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,075/26,286 = 26,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,075x = 26,286 × 26,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,075x = 690,953,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,953,796/18,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,227.04

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