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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,886 and 26,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,886 and 26,402 is: 36,909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,886 : 26,402 = 26,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,886/26,402 = 26,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,886x = 26,402 × 26,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,886x = 697,065,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,065,604/18,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,909.12

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