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kuheli
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if b is the mean proportion between a and c ; prove that
(a^2 - b^2 + c^2) / (a^-2 - b^-2 + c^-2) = b^4
(a^2 - b^2 + c^2) / (a^-2 - b^-2 + c^-2) = b^4
Hello,kuheli said:if b is the mean proportion between a and c ; prove that
(a^2 - b^2 + c^2) / (a^-2 - b^-2 + c^-2) = b^4
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To solve a fraction problem, you can follow these steps:
1. Convert all fractions to have a common denominator
2. Apply the appropriate operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division) to the numerators
3. Simplify the resulting fraction, if possible
4. Check your answer to make sure it is in the correct form
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