Finding the Third Proportional to 24,950.50 and 33,213.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 24,950.50 and 33,213.50 is: 44,213.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,950.50 : 33,213.50 = 33,213.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,950.50/33,213.50 = 33,213.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,950.50x = 33,213.50 × 33,213.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,950.50x = 1,103,136,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,103,136,582.25/24,950.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,213.01
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