Question

If 18,x and 8 are in continued proportion then x=?​

Answer 1

Answer:

x=12

Step-by-step explanation:

18,x,8 are in direct proportion

so ,

18/x=x/8

18*8=x*x

144=x^2

x=12

Answer 2

Answer:

x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :  18,x and 8 are in continued proportion

Formula Used : If a, b, and c are in proportion then,

=>   $\frac{a}{b} = \frac{b}{c}$

=> $\frac{18}{x} = \frac{x}{8}$

=> $x$ x $x$ = 18 x 8

=> $x^{2}$ = 144

=> x = 12