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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,027,406 and 2,834,437.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,027,406 and 2,834,437.50 is: 3,962,716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027,406 : 2,834,437.50 = 2,834,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027,406/2,834,437.50 = 2,834,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027,406x = 2,834,437.50 × 2,834,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027,406x = 8,034,035,941,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,035,941,406.25/2,027,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962,716.86

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