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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,244 and 26,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,244 and 26,716 is: 39,122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244 : 26,716 = 26,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244/26,716 = 26,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244x = 26,716 × 26,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244x = 713,744,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,744,656/18,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,122.16

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