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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,731.50 and 26,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,731.50 and 26,349 is: 37,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,731.50 : 26,349 = 26,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,731.50/26,349 = 26,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,731.50x = 26,349 × 26,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,731.50x = 694,269,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,269,801/18,731.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,064.29

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