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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,797.50 and 26,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,797.50 and 26,279 is: 36,738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,797.50 : 26,279 = 26,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,797.50/26,279 = 26,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,797.50x = 26,279 × 26,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,797.50x = 690,585,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,585,841/18,797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,738.17

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