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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,312 and 26,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,312 and 26,204 is: 37,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312 : 26,204 = 26,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312/26,204 = 26,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312x = 26,204 × 26,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312x = 686,649,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,649,616/18,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,497.25

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