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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,796 and 26,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,796 and 26,278 is: 36,738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,796 : 26,278 = 26,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,796/26,278 = 26,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,796x = 26,278 × 26,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,796x = 690,533,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,533,284/18,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,738.31

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