Question

p, q, r are in continued proportion, if p=9 and r=16 then find q.

A) 12 B) 14 C) 16 D) 10​

Answer 1

Answer:

answer is 14 i hope it is correct

Answer 2

Answer:

A) 12

Step-by-step explanation:

p, q, r are in continued proportion means

     p : q : : q : r  

=>  $\frac{p}{q}$  = $\frac{q}{r}$

=> q²  = pr

=> q = √pr = √9 x 16 = √144 = 12

Hence the value of q is 12.

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