3.54. If the arithmetic mean of two unequal positive real number 'a' and 'b', (a > b), be twice as great as their geometric mean, show that a : b = (2 + V3) : (2 – V3)

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3.54. If the arithmetic mean of two unequal positive real number 'a' and 'b', (a > b), be
twice as great as their geometric mean, show that
a : b = (2 + V3) : (2 – V3)
Transcribed Image Text:3.54. If the arithmetic mean of two unequal positive real number 'a' and 'b', (a > b), be twice as great as their geometric mean, show that a : b = (2 + V3) : (2 – V3)
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