Question

8 is the third proportional to 2, 4 .

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Let $x$ be the third proportional to 2 , 4

Then, 2: 4:: 4 : x

Product of extremes = product of means

$2\times x=4\times 4$

2x = 16

$x=\frac{16}{2}$

x = 8

Answer = 8

Hence the given statement is true