Question

If x , 12 and 36 are in continuous proportion find value of x

Answer 1

it is continues proportion than the value of x is 4

Answer 2

let the first no be x
then 2nd no be x+2
x+x+2=12+36
2x+2=48
2x=48-2
2x=46
x=46÷2
x=23
then 1st no is x = 23
then 2nd no is x+2 = 23+2=25