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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,696 and 26,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,696 and 26,168 is: 36,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,696 : 26,168 = 26,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,696/26,168 = 26,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,696x = 26,168 × 26,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,696x = 684,764,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,764,224/18,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,626.24

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