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Find the geometric mean of 12 and 48 .

   Find the geometric mean of 12 and 48 .

Precalculus: Functions and Graphs

Precalculus: Functions and Graphs

Earl W. Swokowski,… 11th Edition

Chapter 9, Problem 47

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Geometric Mean

The geometric mean is a type of average that is calculated by multiplying the values in a dataset and then taking the nth root of the product, where n is the number of values. It is particularly useful for data that are products or rates of change, as it gives a central tendency that reflects the multiplicative relationship between numbers.

nth Root

The nth root is an operation that, when applied to a product of n numbers, helps determine the value that, when raised to the nth power, equals that product. It is key in calculating the geometric mean because it transforms the multiplication of numbers into a form that can be compared directly to individual values in the set.

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