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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,031,940.50 and 2,786,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,031,940.50 and 2,786,344 is: 3,820,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031,940.50 : 2,786,344 = 2,786,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031,940.50/2,786,344 = 2,786,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031,940.50x = 2,786,344 × 2,786,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031,940.50x = 7,763,712,886,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763,712,886,336/2,031,940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820,836.73

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