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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,130 and 26,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,130 and 26,544 is: 38,862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,130 : 26,544 = 26,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,130/26,544 = 26,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,130x = 26,544 × 26,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,130x = 704,583,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,583,936/18,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,862.88

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