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Use the geometric mean (altitude) theorem. What is the

value of m?
27
4710
m
20
160
8

Use the geometric mean (altitude) theorem. What is the value of m? 27 4710 m 20 160 8-example-1
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Answer:

410 ( option C)


solution \\ from \: the \: geometric \: mean \: therem \\ (8)/(m) = (m)/(20) \\ or m * m = 20 * 8 \\ or \: {m}^(2) = 180 \\ or \: m = √(180) \\ m = 4 √(10)

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