Finding the Third Proportional to 24,360 and 33,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,360 and 33,010 is: 44,731.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,360 : 33,010 = 33,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,360/33,010 = 33,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,360x = 33,010 × 33,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,360x = 1,089,660,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,660,100/24,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,731.53
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