Maths · Insertion of arithmetic, geometric means between two given numbers

The middle terms, if four different numbers are in proportion are called

The middle terms, if four different numbers are in proportion are called

  • A. Antecedents
  • B. Means
  • C. Extremes
  • D. consequents

Step-by-step solution

In a proportion a:b = c:d, the terms b and c are the middle terms, known as means, while a and d are the extremes. Hence the correct answer is Means.
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