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If 36 : y :: y : 9, find the positive value of y.
Question

If 36 : y :: y : 9, find the positive value of y.

A.

18

B.

24

C.

13

D.

22

Correct option is A

Given:

Proportion:

36 : y :: y : 9

Find the positive value of (y).

Solution:

36y=y9\frac{36}{y} = \frac{y}{9}​​

36×9=y236 \times 9 = y^2​​

y2=324y^2 = 324​​

y = 324\sqrt{324}​ = 18

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