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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,938 and 26,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,938 and 26,484 is: 37,036.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,938 : 26,484 = 26,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,938/26,484 = 26,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,938x = 26,484 × 26,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,938x = 701,402,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,402,256/18,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,036.77

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