Multiple choice

What is the mean proportion between 8 and 32?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 16

  4. 32

  5. 56
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Explanation

The mean proportion between a and b is sqrt(a * b). sqrt(8 * 32) = sqrt(256) = 16.

AI explanation

Using the mean proportion formula, the mean proportion between two numbers a and b is the square root of their product. The product of 8 and 32 is 256. The square root of 256 is 16.

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