Question

    Find the third proportional to 12 and

    48?
    A 147 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 208 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 126 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 192 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Third proportional = a : b :: b : c It can be written as = b2 = ac   Here, a : b : c = 12 : 48 : c => 48 × 48 = 12 × c => c = (48 × 48)/12 = 192

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