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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,604 and 26,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,604 and 26,021 is: 36,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604 : 26,021 = 26,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604/26,021 = 26,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604x = 26,021 × 26,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604x = 677,092,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,092,441/18,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,394.99

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