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If a:b =2:3and b:c=6:10,find a:c.​

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Answer:

4:10

Step-by-step explanation:

a:b

2:3

6:10

b:c

The common ratio is b

The lcm of 3 and 6 is 6.

Multiply the first ratio by 2 and the second one by 1

a:b:c

4:6:10

hence a:c = 4:10

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