What is the third proportional to 16 and 48?
What is the third proportional to 16 and 48?
16 और 48 का तृतीयानुपाती कितना है?
Detailed Solution & Logic
Correct Answer:
144
Let the third proportional be $ x $
Third proportional means $16 : 48 = 48 : x$
$ \frac{16}{48} = \frac{48}{x}$
$16x = 48 \times 48$
$ x = \frac{48 \times 48}{16} = 144$
Answer: 144
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