SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CHSL - 30 May 2022 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

The third proportional of 42 and 63 is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 94.5.

Given:

Two numbers are 42 and 63

Concept Used:

If a,b, and c are in proportion,

c=b2ac = {b^2 \over a}  ....(i)

Explanation:

According to the given question,

Third proportional = 63×634263 ×63 \over 42   

⇒ Third proportional = 189/2 = 94.5

Hence the third proportional of 42 and 63 is 94.5.