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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,354 and 171,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,354 and 171,423 is: 375,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,354 : 171,423 = 171,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,354/171,423 = 171,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,354x = 171,423 × 171,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,354x = 29,385,844,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,385,844,929/78,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,039.50

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