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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,380 and 26,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,380 and 26,962 is: 39,551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,380 : 26,962 = 26,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,380/26,962 = 26,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,380x = 26,962 × 26,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,380x = 726,949,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,949,444/18,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,551.11

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