In the circle below, chord $$\overline{AB}$$ is extended to meet the tangent $$\overline{DE}$$ at D. If $$\overline{AB}$$ = 24 cm and $$\overline{DE}$$ = 9 cm, what is the length of $$\overline{BD}$$ ?

A

$$4\sqrt{6}$$ cm

B

3 cm

C

5 cm

D

4 cm