Question

If 32,16 and z are in continued proportion,then find the value of x.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

32/16=16/x

2x=16

x=8

so, x=8

Answer 2

Answer:

32/16=16/x

2x=16

x=16/2

x=8

Step-by-step explanation:

Definition of Continued Proportion:

Three quantities are said to be in continued proportion; if the ratio between the first and the second is equal to the ratio between the second and the third.

Suppose, if we have three quantities such that the ratio of first to second is equal to the ratio of second to third, we say that the three qualities are in continued proportion. The middle term is called the mean proportional between the first the third terms.

i.e. a, b and c are in continued proportion, if a : b = b : c

The second quantity is called the mean proportional between the first and the third

i.e. in a : b = b : c; b is the mean proportional between a and c.

The third quantity is called the third proportional to the first and the second