Question

3. Find the third term proportion to: 8,12 ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The third proportional of two numbers a and b is defined to be that number c such that a:b=b:c.

Given that a=8 and b=12

So, 8:12=12:c

12

8

=

c

12

⇒c=

8

12×12

⇒c=18