Question

6. Find the value of x such that the following numbers are in continued proportion (i) 9, 12, x​

Answer 1

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the following are in continued proportion, it must be -

9 : 12 : : 12 : x

Now we will multiply the extreme and mean terms.

9 • x = 12 • 12 ('•' is multiply)

=> 9x = 144

=> x = 16