Question

P q and r are in continued proportion find p, if q=17 and r=289

Answer 1

p , q and r is in continued proportion .

This means that :

p / q = q / r

p r = q²

p = ?

q = 17

r = 289  

⇒ p r =  q²

⇒ 289 p = ( 17 )²

⇒ 289 p = 289

⇒ p = 289/289

⇒ p = 1

The answer is 1.