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The mean proportion between 9 and 16 is ______.

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Question

The mean proportion between 9 and 16 is ______.

Options

  • 7

  • 12

  • 25

  • 144

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Solution

The mean proportion between 9 and 16 is 12.

Explanation:

The mean proportion is the square root of the product: `sqrt(9 xx 16) = sqrt(144) = 12`. The other options are not the geometric mean.

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Chapter 7: Ratio and Proportion - COMPETENCY-FOCUSED QUESTIONS [Page 115]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Ratio and Proportion
COMPETENCY-FOCUSED QUESTIONS | Q 18. | Page 115
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