Finding the Third Proportional to 18,446 and 26,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,446 and 26,517 is: 38,119.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,446 : 26,517 = 26,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,446/26,517 = 26,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,446x = 26,517 × 26,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,446x = 703,151,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 703,151,289/18,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,119.45
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