Question

6 is the mean proportion between two numbers x an y and 48 is the third proportion to x an y .find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=3 & y=12

Step-by-step explanation:

given

x*y=36 : x=36/y

x/y=y/48

hence, putting value of 'x' in above eq

36/(y*y)=y/48

36*48=y^3

1728=y^3

y=12

as we know

x*y=36

hence x=3

answer: x=3 & y=12