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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,033,975 and 2,759,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,033,975 and 2,759,272 is: 3,743,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033,975 : 2,759,272 = 2,759,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033,975/2,759,272 = 2,759,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033,975x = 2,759,272 × 2,759,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033,975x = 7,613,581,969,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613,581,969,984/2,033,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743,203.32

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