Finding the Third Proportional to 24,352 and 33,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,352 and 33,000 is: 44,719.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,352 : 33,000 = 33,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,352/33,000 = 33,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,352x = 33,000 × 33,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,352x = 1,089,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,000,000/24,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,719.12
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