Harmonic Mean

Author:H S Hall & S R Knight
JEE Main
IMPORTANT

Important Questions on Harmonic Mean

HARD
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If p be the first of n arithmetic means between two numbers and q be the first of n harmonic means between the same two numbers, prove that the value of q cannot lie between p and n+1n-12p.

HARD
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If b is the harmonic mean between a and c, prove that 1b-a+1b-c=1a+1c.

MEDIUM
IMPORTANT

If a, b, c are in H.P., show that a:a-b=a+c:a-c

HARD
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If the ratio of harmonic mean to their geometric mean between two quantities is 12:13. Prove that the quantities are in the ratio of 4:9.

HARD
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If 12 and 935 are the geometric and harmonic means between two numbers respectively, find them.

HARD
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Insert four harmonic means between 23 and 213.

HARD
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Insert two harmonic means between 5 and 11.