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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,206 and 26,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,206 and 26,310 is: 38,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,206 : 26,310 = 26,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,206/26,310 = 26,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,206x = 26,310 × 26,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,206x = 692,216,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,216,100/18,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,021.32

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