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Ifa,bandc are three unequal numbers such that a,bandcare in A.P and b-a,c-bandaare in G.P., then a:b:c is


A

1:2:3

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2:3:1

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1:3:2

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3:2:1

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Solution

The correct option is A

1:2:3


Step 1: Use A.P relation betweena,b&c.

We have givena,bandc are three unequal numbers and a,bandcare in A.P and b-a,c-bandaare in G.P

we have to find outa:b:c.

as a,bandcare in A.P,

∴b-a=c-b.....(1)

Step 2: Use G.P relation.

as b-a,c-bandaare in G.P

∴(c-b)2=(b-a)a(b-a)2=(b-a)a(b-a)=ab=a+ab=2a....(2) from(1)

Step 3: Findc in the form ofa.

From(1)&(2),

2a-a=c-2aa+2a=c3a=c....(3)

So, a:b:c=a:2a:3a

Hence, the option(A)1:2:3 is correct.


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