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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,034,009 and 2,762,437.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,034,009 and 2,762,437.50 is: 3,751,734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034,009 : 2,762,437.50 = 2,762,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034,009/2,762,437.50 = 2,762,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034,009x = 2,762,437.50 × 2,762,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034,009x = 7,631,060,941,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,060,941,406.25/2,034,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751,734.11

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