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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,168 and 26,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,168 and 26,456 is: 38,524.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168 : 26,456 = 26,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168/26,456 = 26,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168x = 26,456 × 26,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168x = 699,919,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,919,936/18,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,524.88

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