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  1. The third proportional to 1 and 2 is

Options:
A .  1
B .  2
C .  3
D .  4
Answer: Option D

Solution: The third proportional to two given numbers is the number which is in the same ratio as the other two numbers. This number is found by solving a particular equation.

Definition: The third proportional to two given numbers is a number which is in the same ratio as the other two numbers.

Formula: The formula for finding the third proportional to two given numbers a and b is given by:

a:b = c:x

where x is the third proportional to a and b.

In this question, the two given numbers are 1 and 2.

Therefore, the equation becomes:

1:2 = c:x

Here, c is a constant and x is the third proportional to 1 and 2.

Solving the equation, we get:

1x = 2c

x = 2c

Since c is a constant,

x = 2

Therefore, the third proportional to 1 and 2 is 4.

Hence, the correct answer is Option D. 4.

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Third proportional is c for given ratio a:b, such that a:b :: b:c
1:2=2:c --> c=(2*2)/1 --> c=4 which is third proportional

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