Question 37

The third proportional of two numbers 7 and 21 is

Solution

Three numbers a,b,c are in proportion iff $$b^2 = ac$$

Here, a = 7 and b = 21

=> $$(21)^2 = 7 \times c$$

=> $$c = \frac{21 \times 21}{7} = 3 \times 21$$

=> $$c = 63$$


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