Question

Find the third term proportional to:
(1). 8,12
Ans:-​

Answer 1

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

8/12=12/c

c= 12×12/8

c= 18