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Finding the Third Proportional to 78,954 and 171,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 78,954 and 171,288 is: 371,603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78,954 : 171,288 = 171,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78,954/171,288 = 171,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78,954x = 171,288 × 171,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78,954x = 29,339,578,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,339,578,944/78,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,603.45

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