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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,646 and 26,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,646 and 26,082 is: 36,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646 : 26,082 = 26,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646/26,082 = 26,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646x = 26,082 × 26,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646x = 680,270,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,270,724/18,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,483.47

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