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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,834 and 26,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,834 and 26,343 is: 36,845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834 : 26,343 = 26,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834/26,343 = 26,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834x = 26,343 × 26,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834x = 693,953,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,953,649/18,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,845.79

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