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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,570 and 26,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,570 and 26,831 is: 38,766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,570 : 26,831 = 26,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,570/26,831 = 26,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,570x = 26,831 × 26,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,570x = 719,902,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,902,561/18,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,766.97

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