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Question : Find the third proportional to 8 and 20.

Option 1: 25

Option 2: 50

Option 3: 40

Option 4: 64


Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 50


Solution : Third proportional to $a$ and $b$ is given by $\frac{b^2}{a}$, where $a$ = 8, $b$ = 20.
So, the third proportional to 8 and 20 is
= $\frac{20^2}{8}$
= $\frac{400}{8}$
= $50$
Hence, the correct answer is 50.

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