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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,426 and 26,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,426 and 26,313 is: 37,575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,426 : 26,313 = 26,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,426/26,313 = 26,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,426x = 26,313 × 26,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,426x = 692,373,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,373,969/18,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,575.92

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