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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,034,057 and 2,762,481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,034,057 and 2,762,481.50 is: 3,751,765.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034,057 : 2,762,481.50 = 2,762,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034,057/2,762,481.50 = 2,762,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034,057x = 2,762,481.50 × 2,762,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034,057x = 7,631,304,037,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631,304,037,842.25/2,034,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751,765.09

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