Finding the Third Proportional to 24,704 and 33,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,704 and 33,600 is: 45,699.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,704 : 33,600 = 33,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,704/33,600 = 33,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,704x = 33,600 × 33,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,704x = 1,128,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,128,960,000/24,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,699.48
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