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Finding the Third Proportional to 478 and 778

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Solution

The third proportional to 478 and 778 is: 1,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 778 = 778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/778 = 778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 778 × 778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 605,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,284/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.28

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