Question

If X, 12, y, 27 are in continuied proportion then find the values of X and Y.​

Answer 1

If x , 12 , y, 27 are in continued proportion, then find the positive value of x and y . Again, 12 y, 27 are in continued proportion, ∴12y=y27 or, y2=12=12×27. or, y2=324 or, y=√324 or, y=√324=±18