1

Problem

Find the third proportional 12 and 24 .

2

Step

Let us take the third proportion is

x

3

Step

We can write the above numbers in the proportional form (a :b :: b :c)

12 : 24::24 : x

4

Step

Let us find x value

x = \$(24×24)/12\$
x = 48

Choices

5

Choice-A

The option is wrong; the third number is more significant than the second

Wrong 12

6

Choice-B

It’s correct, as it’s the third proportional value for 12 and 24

Correct 48

7

Choice-C

This statement is wrong as it doesn’t match the calculated value of 48

Wrong 22

8

Choice-D

Incorrect. It does not match the estimated value of 48

Wrong 36

9

Answer

Option

B

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Sumup

Please summarize choices