Question

If x,5,10 and 5,10,x are in proportion then find the value of x and y

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given, x,5,10,y are in continued proportion

Then,  

5

x

​  

=  

10

5

​  

=  

y

10

​  

 

If  

5

x

​  

=  

10

5

​  

 

⇒10x=25

⇒x=2.5

If  

10

5

​

 y= 10

​  

⇒5y=100

⇒y=20  

So, x=2.5 and y=20.