Finding the Third Proportional to 18,376 and 26,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,376 and 26,956 is: 39,542.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,376 : 26,956 = 26,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,376/26,956 = 26,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,376x = 26,956 × 26,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,376x = 726,625,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,625,936/18,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,542.12
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