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Find the third proportion of 1m44cm and 12cm |
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Answer» We KNOW that the THIRD proportional of two numbers a and b is DEFINED to be that number c such that a: b : : b : c that is, ab=bc. Hence the third proportional of a proportion is the SECOND TERM of the mean terms. Now, let the third proportional be x. Then, by cancellation we will get the value of x. |
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