SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 48

SSC GD Constable (English) - 6 Feb 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q48

Find the third proportional of 5 and 11.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 24.2.

Let a, b, and c be in proportion

then the third proportional, c = b2/a

Given that

5 and 11 are in proportion

then the third proportion = 112/5 = 121/5 = 24.2