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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,098 and 26,500

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,098 and 26,500 is: 38,802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098 : 26,500 = 26,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098/26,500 = 26,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098x = 26,500 × 26,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098x = 702,250,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,250,000/18,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,802.63

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