a.
To calculate:
a.
Answer to Problem 16WE
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
Geometric mean of two numbers/variables is a square root of multiplication of two numbers,
Now, the geometric mean of two numbers are given, which is
Now,
b.
To calculate:Construct a segment of length
b.
Answer to Problem 16WE
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
From the (a), Geometric mean of
By using these,
For,
Geometric mean can be drawn by,
Step 1: Draw two numbers in one line as shown in figure
Step 2: From the midpoint draw a semicircle by taking any other end point as end of radius.
Step 3: Draw a perpendicular from the intersecting point of two numbers. Which is the required geometric mean line.
For,
For,
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