(i) take the third proportional to
and 4 be x.
So,
, 4, x are in continued proportion.
(ii) Let the third proportional to a – b and a2 – b2 be x.
So, a – b, a2 – b2, x are in continued proportion.
a – b: a2 – b2 = a2 – b2: x
(i) take the third proportional to
and 4 be x.
So,
, 4, x are in continued proportion.
(ii) Let the third proportional to a – b and a2 – b2 be x.
So, a – b, a2 – b2, x are in continued proportion.
a – b: a2 – b2 = a2 – b2: x