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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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