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Finding the Third Proportional to 383.91 and 778.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 383.91 and 778.78 is: 1,579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.91 : 778.78 = 778.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.91/778.78 = 778.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.91x = 778.78 × 778.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.91x = 606,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,500.24/383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.81

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