Multiplication and division with straightedge and compass

Level 2

Given three lengths, a , b , c a,b,c , is it possible to construct a fourth length d d such that

d = a b c d=\frac{ab}{c}

using only a straightedge and compass?


All terminology in this question is explained in the first note of my straightedge and compass set. More straightedge and compass constructions can be found there.

No It depends on a,b,c It depends on where the three line segments are Yes

This section requires Javascript.
You are seeing this because something didn't load right. We suggest you, (a) try refreshing the page, (b) enabling javascript if it is disabled on your browser and, finally, (c) loading the non-javascript version of this page . We're sorry about the hassle.

0 solutions

No explanations have been posted yet. Check back later!

0 pending reports

×

Problem Loading...

Note Loading...

Set Loading...