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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,562 and 26,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,562 and 26,819 is: 38,748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,562 : 26,819 = 26,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,562/26,819 = 26,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,562x = 26,819 × 26,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,562x = 719,258,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,258,761/18,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,748.99

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