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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,141,966 and 2,855,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,141,966 and 2,855,636 is: 3,807,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141,966 : 2,855,636 = 2,855,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141,966/2,855,636 = 2,855,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141,966x = 2,855,636 × 2,855,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141,966x = 8,154,656,964,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,656,964,496/2,141,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807,089.83

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