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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,596 and 26,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,596 and 26,011 is: 36,382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,596 : 26,011 = 26,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,596/26,011 = 26,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,596x = 26,011 × 26,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,596x = 676,572,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,572,121/18,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.67

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