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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,268 and 26,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,268 and 26,116 is: 37,335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268 : 26,116 = 26,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268/26,116 = 26,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268x = 26,116 × 26,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268x = 682,045,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,045,456/18,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,335.53

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