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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,015 and 171,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,015 and 171,966 is: 379,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,015 : 171,966 = 171,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,015/171,966 = 171,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,015x = 171,966 × 171,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,015x = 29,572,305,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,572,305,156/78,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,059.22

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