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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,976 and 26,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,976 and 26,640 is: 37,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976 : 26,640 = 26,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976/26,640 = 26,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976x = 26,640 × 26,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976x = 709,689,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,689,600/18,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,399.33

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