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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,008,044 and 3,059,126.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,008,044 and 3,059,126.50 is: 4,660,383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,008,044 : 3,059,126.50 = 3,059,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,008,044/3,059,126.50 = 3,059,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,008,044x = 3,059,126.50 × 3,059,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,008,044x = 9,358,254,943,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,358,254,943,002.25/2,008,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660,383.41

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