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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,792 and 170,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,792 and 170,214 is: 367,712.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,792 : 170,214 = 170,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,792/170,214 = 170,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,792x = 170,214 × 170,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,792x = 28,972,805,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972,805,796/78,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,712.53

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