Question

Find x if 8,16 and x one in continued proportion.​

Answer 1

Answer:

As 8,16 and x are in continued proportion

So, 8 : 16 = 16 : x

8 : 16 = 16 : x

Extremes = 8 : x

Means = 16 : 16

Product of Extremes = Product of Means

8 × x/8= 16 × 16/8

x = 2×16

x = 32 (ans)