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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,831 and 167,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,831 and 167,706 is: 356,779.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,831 : 167,706 = 167,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,831/167,706 = 167,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,831x = 167,706 × 167,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,831x = 28,125,302,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125,302,436/78,831
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,779.72

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