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The third proportional to 9\displaystyle 9 and $25$

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✅ Option d — None of these

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  • A$80/3$
  • B$80$
  • C$80/7$
  • DNone of these

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The concept of a third proportional is derived from continued proportion. If three numbers, say a\displaystyle a, b\displaystyle b, and c\displaystyle c, are in continued proportion, it means that the ratio of the first number to the second number is equal to the ratio of the second number to the third number. This relationship is expressed as a:b::b:c\displaystyle a:b::b:c. In fractional form, this proportion is written as: ab=bcab=bc\displaystyle \frac{a}{b} = \frac{b}{c} Here, c\displaystyle c is defined as the third proportional to a\displaystyle a and b\displaystyle b. Given in the question are the first two numbers: The first number, a=9\displaystyle a = 9. The second number, b=25\displaystyle b = 25. We need to find the third proportional, which we will denote as c\displaystyle c. Substitute the given values of a\displaystyle a and b\displaystyle b into the formula for continued proportion: 925=25c925=25c\displaystyle \frac{9}{25} = \frac{25}{c} To solve for c\displaystyle c, we can use the property of proportions that the product of the means equals the product of the extremes (cross-multiplication): 9×c=25×25\displaystyle 9 ×\displaystyle \times c = 25 ×\displaystyle \times 25 Perform the multiplication on the right side: $9c = 625$ Now, to find c\displaystyle c, divide both sides of the equation by 9\displaystyle 9: c=6259c = 6259\displaystyle \frac{625}{9} This is the exact value of the third proportional to 9\displaystyle 9 and $25$. Next, we compare this calculated value with the given options: (A) $80/3$ (B) $80$ (C) $80/7$ (D) None of

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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Ratio, Proportion, Indices, Logarithms

This chapter covers Ratio, Proportion, Indices, Logarithms and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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