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Finding the Third Proportional to 778.88 and 844.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 778.88 and 844.69 is: 916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.88 : 844.69 = 844.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.88/844.69 = 844.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.88x = 844.69 × 844.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.88x = 713,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,496.97/778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.06

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