Finding the Third Proportional to 18,440 and 26,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,440 and 26,508 is: 38,105.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,440 : 26,508 = 26,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,440/26,508 = 26,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,440x = 26,508 × 26,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,440x = 702,674,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,674,064/18,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,105.97
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