2 : 3 :: 6 : x are in proportion. Find x.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
9

Given, 2 : 3 :: 6 : x
We can write the above proportion as
$\frac{2}{3} = \frac{6}{x}$
On cross multiplying,
$x = \frac{18}{2}$
$∴$ x = 9.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

If $x^{2}$ , 4 and 9 are in continued proportion, find x.

x

y

$x$	$9$	$6$	$3$	$18$
$y$	$2$	$3$	$6$	$1$

x = \frac{4 \sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{2} + \sqrt{3}}

\frac{x + 2 \sqrt{2}}{x - 2 \sqrt{2}} + \frac{x + 2 \sqrt{3}}{x - 2 \sqrt{3}}

Join BYJU'S Learning Program