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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,934 and 26,481

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,934 and 26,481 is: 37,036.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934 : 26,481 = 26,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934/26,481 = 26,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934x = 26,481 × 26,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934x = 701,243,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,243,361/18,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,036.20

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