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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,574 and 26,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,574 and 26,033 is: 36,487.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,574 : 26,033 = 26,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,574/26,033 = 26,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,574x = 26,033 × 26,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,574x = 677,717,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,717,089/18,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,487.41

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