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Finding the Third Proportional to 778 and 1,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 778 and 1,370 is: 2,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778 : 1,370 = 1,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778/1,370 = 1,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778x = 1,370 × 1,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778x = 1,876,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,900/778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.47

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