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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,094 and 26,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,094 and 26,135 is: 37,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094 : 26,135 = 26,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094/26,135 = 26,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094x = 26,135 × 26,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094x = 683,038,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,038,225/18,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,749.43

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