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Finding the Third Proportional to 107.25 and 213

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Solution

The third proportional to 107.25 and 213 is: 423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.25 : 213 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.25/213 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.25x = 213 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.25x = 45,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,369/107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.02

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