Question

In a proportion the product of two extreme is 168. If one of the means is 7, find the other.

Answer 1

We have to divide 168 from 7 so our answer will be 24

Answer 2

Dear friend,

According to the theorem in Proportion chapter,

Product of the means = Product of the extremes

Let the another mean be x,
Then,

$7x = 168$

$x = \frac{168}{7}$

$x = 24$

Answer. The other mean is 24.

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