RT is the geometric mean of which two segments? D QR and QT O QT and ST O QR and RS

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### High School Geometry - Geometric Mean Problem

#### Problem:
\[ \overline{RT} \] is the geometric mean of which two segments?

#### Diagram Explanation:
The diagram provided is a geometric figure with the labeled points Q, R, S, and T. Point T forms the right angle in the center of the diagram, dividing the line segment QS into two smaller line segments, QT and TS. Additionally, RT forms a perpendicular line to QS at point T. 

- \( \overline{QS} \) is a long diagonal line.
- There are right angles at points Q, R, and T.

#### Multiple Choice Options:
A. \( \overline{QR} \) and \( \overline{QT} \)

B. \( \overline{QT} \) and \( \overline{ST} \)

C. \( \overline{QR} \) and \( \overline{RS} \)

D. \( \overline{RQ} \) and \( \overline{RT} \)

Students are required to find which two segments' geometric mean equals the segment \( \overline{RT} \). The geometric mean of two segments \( a \) and \( b \) is given by the square root of their product \(\sqrt{a \cdot b}\).

Select the correct option.
Transcribed Image Text:### High School Geometry - Geometric Mean Problem #### Problem: \[ \overline{RT} \] is the geometric mean of which two segments? #### Diagram Explanation: The diagram provided is a geometric figure with the labeled points Q, R, S, and T. Point T forms the right angle in the center of the diagram, dividing the line segment QS into two smaller line segments, QT and TS. Additionally, RT forms a perpendicular line to QS at point T. - \( \overline{QS} \) is a long diagonal line. - There are right angles at points Q, R, and T. #### Multiple Choice Options: A. \( \overline{QR} \) and \( \overline{QT} \) B. \( \overline{QT} \) and \( \overline{ST} \) C. \( \overline{QR} \) and \( \overline{RS} \) D. \( \overline{RQ} \) and \( \overline{RT} \) Students are required to find which two segments' geometric mean equals the segment \( \overline{RT} \). The geometric mean of two segments \( a \) and \( b \) is given by the square root of their product \(\sqrt{a \cdot b}\). Select the correct option.
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