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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,268 and 26,142

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,268 and 26,142 is: 37,409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268 : 26,142 = 26,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268/26,142 = 26,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268x = 26,142 × 26,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268x = 683,404,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,404,164/18,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,409.91

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