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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,155,572 and 2,997,121.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,155,572 and 2,997,121.50 is: 4,167,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155,572 : 2,997,121.50 = 2,997,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155,572/2,997,121.50 = 2,997,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155,572x = 2,997,121.50 × 2,997,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155,572x = 8,982,737,285,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982,737,285,762.25/2,155,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167,217.47

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