Finding the Third Proportional to 18,520 and 26,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,520 and 26,080 is: 36,726.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,520 : 26,080 = 26,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,520/26,080 = 26,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,520x = 26,080 × 26,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,520x = 680,166,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 680,166,400/18,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,726.05
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