Find the mean proportional between 20 and 74. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the mean proportional between 20 and 74.
A. 41
B. 38
C. 94
D. 76
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mean proportional = √(20 × 74) = √(1480) = 38.

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If a:b = 6:9 and b:c = 9:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 6:10:4
B. 6:9:4
C. 12:18:8
D. 5:9:5

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 6:9, b:c = 9:4 ⇒ a:b:c = 6:9:4.

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Find the mean proportional between 18 and 55.
A. 73
B. 31
C. 62
D. 34

Correct Answer: Option B


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If a:b = 4:8 and b:c = 8:7, then a:b:c = ?
A. 4:9:7
B. 3:8:8
C. 8:16:14
D. 4:8:7

Correct Answer: Option D


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