If are in A.P. and is the A.M. between and , and is the A.M. between and , show that is the arithmetic mean between and .
Proving is the A.M. between and .
Given: are in AP.
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is the AM between and .
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Similarly is the A.M. between and .
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Adding equation , equation
From equation :
Hence, is the A.M. between and .