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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,605 and 26,024

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,605 and 26,024 is: 36,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,605 : 26,024 = 26,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,605/26,024 = 26,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,605x = 26,024 × 26,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,605x = 677,248,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,248,576/18,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,401.43

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