SOLUTION: Mean proportional of a and b is 14. If a+b=53, then find a and b.

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Question 676549: Mean proportional of a and b is 14. If a+b=53, then find a and b.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mean proportional of a and b is 14. If a+b=53, then find a and b.
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Equations:
a/14 = 14/b
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a+b = 53
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a = b
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2a = 53
a = 26.5
b = 26.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.