Ratio And Proportion

To solve the problem, we'll use the given information about the ratios between the numbers. Let's define the numbers:

1. The ratio between the first number and the second number is . Assume the first number is and the second number is .
2. The ratio between the second number and the third number is . Use for the second number and assume the third number is , so we have ​ .
3. From , solve for in terms of :

1. Substitute back into the expression for the first number, :

1. Given that is the expression for the first number, match against the options provided. According to the answer given (6), :

Substitute back to find :

1. The first number .