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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,312 and 170,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,312 and 170,596 is: 371,628.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,312 : 170,596 = 170,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,312/170,596 = 170,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,312x = 170,596 × 170,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,312x = 29,102,995,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,102,995,216/78,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,628.81

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