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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,005,121.50 and 3,291,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,005,121.50 and 3,291,628 is: 5,403,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005,121.50 : 3,291,628 = 3,291,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005,121.50/3,291,628 = 3,291,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005,121.50x = 3,291,628 × 3,291,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005,121.50x = 10,834,814,890,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,834,814,890,384/2,005,121.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403,570.25

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