The conclusion from the given statement.
Answer to Problem 16CE
Both proportion gives the same equation that’s why it is equivalent.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given proportions are
It is given
For the proportion
i.e
Now, from the means-extreme property we know that
Product of means and product of extremes are equal.
Therefore, for the proportion
Means-extremes property gives
Similarly,
For the proportion
Means-extremes property gives
So,both the proportion gives the same equation.
Therefore, the given proportion is equivalent.
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