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If 2x + 1, x + 2, 2 and 5 are in proportion, then what is the mean proportional between 3.5(1 - x) and 8(1 + x)? |
5.5 5.25 4.25 4.5 |
5.25 |
Given that 2x + 1, x + 2, 2 and 5 are in proportion, Product of the middle terms = Product of the extreme terms 2(x +2) = 5(2x + 1) 2x + 4 = 10x + 5 8x = -1 x = -$\frac{1}{8}$ or - 0.125 Mean proportion of a, b = $\sqrt{a\;\times\;b}$ Mean proportion of 3.5(1-x), 8(1+x) = $\sqrt{3.9375\;\times\;7}$ =$\sqrt{27.5625}$ = 5.25 |