Finding the Third Proportional to 18,254 and 26,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,254 and 26,085 is: 37,275.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,254 : 26,085 = 26,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,254/26,085 = 26,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,254x = 26,085 × 26,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,254x = 680,427,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 680,427,225/18,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,275.51
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