Question

Find the third proportion to 8 and 12

Answer 1

Answer:

The third proportion 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the proportion be x

Then, 8, 12 and x are in proportion

=> 8:12 :: 12:x

=> 8x = 12 x 12

=> x = 144/8

=> x = 18

x = 18

Therefore, x = 18 (the third proportion = 18)