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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,564.75 and 26,097.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,564.75 and 26,097.75 is: 36,687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.75 : 26,097.75 = 26,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.75/26,097.75 = 26,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.75x = 26,097.75 × 26,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.75x = 681,092,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,092,555.06/18,564.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,687.41

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