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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,598 and 26,515

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,598 and 26,515 is: 37,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,598 : 26,515 = 26,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,598/26,515 = 26,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,598x = 26,515 × 26,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,598x = 703,045,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,045,225/18,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,802.20

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