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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 774

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 774 is: 1,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 774 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/774 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 774 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 599,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,076/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.75

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