Finding the Third Proportional to 18,960 and 26,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,960 and 26,136 is: 36,027.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,960 : 26,136 = 26,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,960/26,136 = 26,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,960x = 26,136 × 26,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,960x = 683,090,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,090,496/18,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,027.98
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