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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,034,022 and 2,762,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,034,022 and 2,762,430 is: 3,751,689.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034,022 : 2,762,430 = 2,762,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034,022/2,762,430 = 2,762,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034,022x = 2,762,430 × 2,762,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034,022x = 7,631,019,504,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,019,504,900/2,034,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751,689.76

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