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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,476 and 26,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,476 and 26,740 is: 38,700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,476 : 26,740 = 26,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,476/26,740 = 26,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,476x = 26,740 × 26,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,476x = 715,027,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,027,600/18,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,700.35

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