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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,108 and 26,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,108 and 26,512 is: 38,816.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108 : 26,512 = 26,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108/26,512 = 26,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108x = 26,512 × 26,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108x = 702,886,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,886,144/18,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,816.33

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