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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,194.63 and 26,785.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,194.63 and 26,785.69 is: 39,433.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.63 : 26,785.69 = 26,785.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.63/26,785.69 = 26,785.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.63x = 26,785.69 × 26,785.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.63x = 717,473,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,473,054.85/18,194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,433.24

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