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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,224 and 26,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,224 and 26,688 is: 39,083.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,224 : 26,688 = 26,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,224/26,688 = 26,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,224x = 26,688 × 26,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,224x = 712,249,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,249,344/18,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,083.04

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