Question:

If one $AM 'A'$ and two $GM$ $p$ and $q$ are inserted between two given numbers, then find the value of $\frac{p^{2}}{q}+\frac{q^{2}}{p}$

Updated On: Jun 23, 2023
  • $A$
  • $2A$
  • $3A$
  • $4A$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Let $a$ and $b$ are two numbers.
Then, $A=\frac{a+b}{2} \ldots(i)$
Also, $a, p, q, b$ are in $G P$.
$\frac{p}{a}=\frac{q}{a}=\frac{b}{q}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{p^{2}}{q}=a$ and $\frac{q^{2}}{p}=b$
$\therefore \frac{p^{2}}{q}+\frac{q^{2}}{p}=a+b=2 A$ [Using e (i)]
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Concepts Used:

Arithmetic Progression

Arithmetic Progression (AP) is a mathematical series in which the difference between any two subsequent numbers is a fixed value.

For example, the natural number sequence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,... is an AP because the difference between two consecutive terms (say 1 and 2) is equal to one (2 -1). Even when dealing with odd and even numbers, the common difference between two consecutive words will be equal to 2.

In simpler words, an arithmetic progression is a collection of integers where each term is resulted by adding a fixed number to the preceding term apart from the first term.

For eg:- 4,6,8,10,12,14,16

We can notice Arithmetic Progression in our day-to-day lives too, for eg:- the number of days in a week, stacking chairs, etc.

Read More: Sum of First N Terms of an AP