SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 42

SSC GD Constable (English) - 2 Feb 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q42

The third proportional to 0.1 and 0.12 is :

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 0.144.

Let the third proportion be x

The third proportion = a/b = b/x

⇒ 0.1/0.12 = 0.12/x

⇒ x = (0.12 × 0.12)/0.1

⇒ x = 0.144