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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,502 and 26,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,502 and 26,180 is: 37,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502 : 26,180 = 26,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502/26,180 = 26,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502x = 26,180 × 26,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502x = 685,392,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,392,400/18,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,044.23

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