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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,930 and 26,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,930 and 26,475 is: 37,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,930 : 26,475 = 26,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,930/26,475 = 26,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,930x = 26,475 × 26,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,930x = 700,925,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,925,625/18,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,027.24

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