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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,108 and 26,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,108 and 26,820 is: 39,723.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108 : 26,820 = 26,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108/26,820 = 26,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108x = 26,820 × 26,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108x = 719,312,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,312,400/18,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,723.46

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