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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,056 and 170,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,056 and 170,368 is: 371,851.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,056 : 170,368 = 170,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,056/170,368 = 170,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,056x = 170,368 × 170,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,056x = 29,025,255,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025,255,424/78,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,851.69

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