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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,828 and 26,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,828 and 26,316 is: 36,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828 : 26,316 = 26,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828/26,316 = 26,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828x = 26,316 × 26,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828x = 692,531,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,531,856/18,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,782.02

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