1

Problem

Find the third proportional 12 and 24 .

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Step

Let us take the third proportion is

x

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Step

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

12 : 24::24 : x

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Step

Let us find the x value:

x = \$ (\cancel(24)^2 \times 24)/(\cancel12^1) \$

x = 48

5

Solution

The simplified proportion is x = 48.

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Sumup

Please summarize steps

Choices

7

Choice-A

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

Wrong 12

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Choice-B

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

Correct 48

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Choice-C

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

Wrong 22

10

Choice-D

Incorrect. It does not match the estimated value of 48

Wrong 36

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Answer

Option

B

12

Sumup

Please summarize choices