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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,592 and 26,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,592 and 26,860 is: 38,804.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,592 : 26,860 = 26,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,592/26,860 = 26,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,592x = 26,860 × 26,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,592x = 721,459,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,459,600/18,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,804.84

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