Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
What is the third proportional to 9 and 12?
A16
B15
C18
D21
✓ Correct Answer: A — 16
If c is the third proportional to a and b, then a/b = b/c. 9/12 = 12/c => c = (12*12)/9 = 16.
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