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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,027,437.50 and 2,834,477

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,027,437.50 and 2,834,477 is: 3,962,765.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027,437.50 : 2,834,477 = 2,834,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027,437.50/2,834,477 = 2,834,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027,437.50x = 2,834,477 × 2,834,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027,437.50x = 8,034,259,863,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,259,863,529/2,027,437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962,765.74

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