Question

the value of x in the proportion , 9:5::36: x

Answer 1

9:5::36:x - 3

Product of means = Product of extremes.

Means: 5 and 36.

Extremes: 9 and x - 3

5*36 = 9*(x - 3)

180 = 9x - 27

9x = 180 + 27

9x = 207

x = 23

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Answer 2

Answer:

hi mate

here your answer

9:5::36:x

we all know -

product of mean = product of extreme

so.....

9 × x = 36 × 5

9x = 180

x = 180/9

x = 20