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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,668 and 170,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,668 and 170,453 is: 369,327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,668 : 170,453 = 170,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,668/170,453 = 170,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,668x = 170,453 × 170,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,668x = 29,054,225,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,054,225,209/78,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,327.11

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