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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,534 and 26,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,534 and 26,541 is: 38,007.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,534 : 26,541 = 26,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,534/26,541 = 26,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,534x = 26,541 × 26,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,534x = 704,424,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,424,681/18,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,007.16

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