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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,416 and 26,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,416 and 26,032 is: 36,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,416 : 26,032 = 26,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,416/26,032 = 26,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,416x = 26,032 × 26,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,416x = 677,665,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,665,024/18,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,797.62

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