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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,856 and 26,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,856 and 26,348 is: 36,816.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856 : 26,348 = 26,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856/26,348 = 26,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856x = 26,348 × 26,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856x = 694,217,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,217,104/18,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,816.77

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