Finding the Third Proportional to 18,234 and 26,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,234 and 26,073 is: 37,282.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,234 : 26,073 = 26,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,234/26,073 = 26,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,234x = 26,073 × 26,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,234x = 679,801,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,801,329/18,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,282.07
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