Finding the Third Proportional to 18,738 and 26,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,738 and 26,109 is: 36,379.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,738 : 26,109 = 26,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,738/26,109 = 26,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,738x = 26,109 × 26,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,738x = 681,679,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,679,881/18,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,379.54
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