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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,182 and 26,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,182 and 26,555 is: 38,783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182 : 26,555 = 26,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182/26,555 = 26,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182x = 26,555 × 26,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182x = 705,168,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,168,025/18,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,783.85

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