Solve the elementary applications of Differential equation: 1. The population of a certain country is known to increase at a rate proportional to the number of people presently living in the country. If after 2 years the population has doubled, and after 3 years the population is 20,000 find the number of people initially living the country. (answer should be exact)

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Solve the elementary applications of Differential equation:

1. The population of a certain country is known to increase at a rate proportional to the number of people presently living in the country. If after 2 years the population has doubled, and after 3 years the population is 20,000 find the number of people initially living the country. (answer should be exact)

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