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Using the properties of proportion, solve for x: a+x+axa+xax=b

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Solution

The correct option is A



By using the componendo and dividendo, we get 2a+x2a+x=b+1b+1
Now squaring both sides, we get a+xax=b2+1+2bb2+12b
Again use componendo and dividend, to get the value of x.
X=2abb2+1


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