Find the third proportional to : (i) 5, 10 (ii) 0.24, 0.6 (iii) ₹3, ₹12 (iv) and 7.

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(i) Let the third proportion be x, then 5, 10, x are in continued proportion. Hence, the third proportion is 20. (ii) Let the third proportion be x, then 0.24, 0.6, x are in continued proportion. Hence, the third proportion is 1.5. (iii) Let the third proportion be x, then 3, 12, x are in continued proportion. Hence, the third proportion is ₹ 48. (iv) Let the third proportion be x, then , 7, x are in continued proportion. Hence, the third proportion is .

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Find the third proportional to : (i) 5, 10 (ii) 0.24, 0.6 (iii) ₹3, ₹12 (iv) and 7.

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