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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,616 and 26,086

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,616 and 26,086 is: 36,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,616 : 26,086 = 26,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,616/26,086 = 26,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,616x = 26,086 × 26,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,616x = 680,479,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,479,396/18,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,553.47

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