SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 61

SSC CGL - 27 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

The third proportional to 7 and 63 is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 567.

Let the third proportional to 7 and 63 = x.

The relationship between the numbers in terms of proportion is:

⇒ 7/63 = 63/x

⇒ 7x = 63 × 63

⇒ 7x = 3969

⇒ x = 3969/7 = 567