Finding the Third Proportional to 24,116 and 33,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,116 and 33,204 is: 45,716.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,116 : 33,204 = 33,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,116/33,204 = 33,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,116x = 33,204 × 33,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,116x = 1,102,505,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,505,616/24,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,716.77
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