 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

The <divergence theorem> states $\iint_SF\cdot n\,dS=\iiint_V\nabla\cdot F\,dV$ for a sufficiently smooth field and a piecewise smooth closed boundary with outward <unit normal>. Choose $F=r/3$. Since $\nabla\cdot r=3$,
$$
\boxed{V=\frac13\iint_Sn\cdot r\,dS.}
$$
The factor $1/3$ comes from the three spatial dimensions; the outward orientation is especially important on the inner wall of the drilled solid.

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