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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,767 and 26,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,767 and 26,392 is: 37,115.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767 : 26,392 = 26,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767/26,392 = 26,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767x = 26,392 × 26,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767x = 696,537,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,537,664/18,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,115.02

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