Question

Find the third proportion to 3.6, 1.2​

Answer 1

Answer:

let x be the third proportion, then 3.6:1.2::1.2:x

=> 3.6× x = 1.2 × 1.2

=> x = 1.2× 1.2/3.6

=> x = 0.4

Hence, the third proportion is 0.4 to 3.6 and 1.2.