QQuestion
The mean proportional between 4 and 9 is:
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 9
(d) 36
The mean proportional between 4 and 9 is:
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 9
(d) 36
(b) 6
Explanation:
Let the mean proportional be x.
Then, 4 : x = x : 9
⇒ \frac{4}{x}=\frac{x}{9}
⇒ x² = 4 × 9
⇒ x² = 36
⇒ x = √36 = 6
Therefore, x = 6.
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