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Question : If the third proportional of $3x^2$ and $4xy$ is 48, find the positive value of $y$.

Option 1: 3

Option 2: 5

Option 3: 2

Option 4: 4


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Correct Answer: 3


Solution : Given: The third proportional of $3 x^2$ and $4xy$ is 48.
So, $3x^2:4xy::4xy:48$
⇒ $\frac{3x^2}{4xy}=\frac{4xy}{48}$
⇒ $16y^2=144$
⇒ $y^2=\frac{144}{16}$
⇒ $y^2=9$
⇒ $y=3$ (Since we need to find the positive value)
Hence, the correct answer is 3.

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