Finding the Third Proportional to 24,468 and 33,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,468 and 33,240 is: 45,156.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,468 : 33,240 = 33,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,468/33,240 = 33,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,468x = 33,240 × 33,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,468x = 1,104,897,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,104,897,600/24,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,156.84
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