Question

if the third proportion to 169 and a x is 4 what is the value of x

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

If a : b :: b : c, then we say that a, b, c are in continued proportion, and

c is the third proportional of a and b.

Here, b

2

=ac

Given the third proportional of 6,x is 150

=>x

2

=6×150=6×6×25

=>x=

6×6×25

x=6×5=30