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Finding the Third Proportional to 106.75 and 215.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 106.75 and 215.50 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.75 : 215.50 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.75/215.50 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.75x = 215.50 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.75x = 46,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,440.25/106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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