Question

Find the value of x if 14,35and x are in continued proportion

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 87.5

Step-by-step explanation:

As we already know that three numbers  a,b and c  are said to be in continued proportion if

$\frac{a}{b}$  = $\frac{b}{c}$

Applying same thing here, if 14, 35 and x are in continued proportion, then

$\frac{14}{35}$  = $\frac{35}{x}$

on cross multiplying both sides, we get

x = $\frac{35 \times 35}{14}$

or x = 87.5

So, the value of x = 87.5

Hence, 14, 35 and 87.5 are in continued proportion.