Finding the Third Proportional to 24,564 and 33,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,564 and 33,354 is: 45,289.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,564 : 33,354 = 33,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,564/33,354 = 33,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,564x = 33,354 × 33,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,564x = 1,112,489,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,112,489,316/24,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,289.42
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