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What is the geometric mean of 7 and 12? a.1b.9.5c.2√21d.4√21

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To find the geometric mean,

Simply follow the steps below:


\frac{x}{7\text{ }}=(12)/(x)
x^2=84

Take the square root of both-side


x=\sqrt[]{84}
=\sqrt[]{4\text{ x 21}}


=2\sqrt[]{21}

Therefore, the correct option is C.2√21

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