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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,804 and 26,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,804 and 26,314 is: 36,823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804 : 26,314 = 26,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804/26,314 = 26,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804x = 26,314 × 26,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804x = 692,426,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,426,596/18,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,823.37

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