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Finding the Third Proportional to 24,407 and 33,153

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Solution

The third proportional to 24,407 and 33,153 is: 45,033.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407 : 33,153 = 33,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407/33,153 = 33,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407x = 33,153 × 33,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407x = 1,099,121,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,121,409/24,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,033.04

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