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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,094 and 26,648

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,094 and 26,648 is: 39,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094 : 26,648 = 26,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094/26,648 = 26,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094x = 26,648 × 26,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094x = 710,115,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,115,904/18,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,245.93

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