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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,173 and 26,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,173 and 26,665 is: 39,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173 : 26,665 = 26,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173/26,665 = 26,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173x = 26,665 × 26,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173x = 711,022,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,022,225/18,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,125.20

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