The ratio of the third proportional to 9 and 15 and the mean proportional to 16 and 25 is?

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Solution

The correct option is C
12

$\frac{9}{15} = \frac{x}{20}$ so x=12 [m=mean proportion, 16/m=m/25, therefore m = 20]

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