Finding the Third Proportional to 24,366 and 33,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,366 and 33,019 is: 44,744.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,366 : 33,019 = 33,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,366/33,019 = 33,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,366x = 33,019 × 33,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,366x = 1,090,254,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,090,254,361/24,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,744.91
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