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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,968 and 26,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,968 and 26,536 is: 37,123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968 : 26,536 = 26,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968/26,536 = 26,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968x = 26,536 × 26,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968x = 704,159,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,159,296/18,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,123.54

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