Finding the Third Proportional to 24,672 and 33,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,672 and 33,444 is: 45,334.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,672 : 33,444 = 33,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,672/33,444 = 33,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,672x = 33,444 × 33,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,672x = 1,118,501,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,118,501,136/24,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,334.84
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