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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,360 and 26,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,360 and 26,676 is: 38,758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,360 : 26,676 = 26,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,360/26,676 = 26,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,360x = 26,676 × 26,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,360x = 711,608,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,608,976/18,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,758.66

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