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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,280 and 26,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,280 and 26,156 is: 37,425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280 : 26,156 = 26,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280/26,156 = 26,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280x = 26,156 × 26,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280x = 684,136,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,136,336/18,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,425.40

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