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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,804 and 26,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,804 and 26,284 is: 36,739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804 : 26,284 = 26,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804/26,284 = 26,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804x = 26,284 × 26,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804x = 690,848,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,848,656/18,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,739.45

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