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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,332,662.75 and 3,651,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,332,662.75 and 3,651,363 is: 5,715,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332,662.75 : 3,651,363 = 3,651,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332,662.75/3,651,363 = 3,651,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332,662.75x = 3,651,363 × 3,651,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332,662.75x = 13,332,451,757,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,451,757,769/2,332,662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,715,550.50

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