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Finding the Third Proportional to 425,774 and 592,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 425,774 and 592,005 is: 823,136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,774 : 592,005 = 592,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,774/592,005 = 592,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,774x = 592,005 × 592,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,774x = 350,469,920,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,469,920,025/425,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,136.03

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