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    The mean proportional between 68 and 272 is:
    Question

    The mean proportional between 68 and 272 is:

    A.

    114

    B.

    136

    C.

    126

    D.

    124

    Correct option is B

    Given:
    The two numbers are 68 and 272.
    Formula Used:
    Mean Proportional = a×b\sqrt {a × b}​​
    Solution:
    The two numbers are 68 and 272.
    Mean Proportional = 68×272=17×4×17×16=17×2×4=136\sqrt {68 × 272} = \sqrt {17 \times 4 \times 17 \times 16} = 17\times2 \times 4 = 136 ​ 
    Thus, the mean proportional between 68 and 272 is 136.

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