If the ratios formned using the numbers 6, $x$ , 25 , 75 in the same order are in proportion, then ' $x$ ' is ___

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Solution

The correct option is B
18

Given, 6 : $x$ :: 25 : 75 are in proportion

When the numbers are in proportion , product of means = product of extremes

Hence $x \times 25$ = $6 \times 75$

$\Rightarrow x = \frac{6 \times 75}{25}$

$\Rightarrow x = 18$

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