Math Problem Statement

Let 3 consecutive even natural numbers be denoted. If the square of the middle one of the above numbers is 108 times smaller than the sum of the squares of the other 2 numbers, find these numbers.

Solution

Let's represent the three consecutive even natural numbers as:

x2,x,x+2x - 2, \, x, \, x + 2

Where xx is the middle even number, and the numbers are consecutive even numbers.

Step 1: Write down the condition

According to the problem, the square of the middle number xx is 108 times smaller than the sum of the squares of the other two numbers. We can express this condition as:

x2=1108((x2)2+x2+(x+2)2)x^2 = \frac{1}{108} \left( (x - 2)^2 + x^2 + (x + 2)^2 \right)

Step 2: Expand the terms

First, expand the squares on the right-hand side:

(x2)2=x24x+4(x - 2)^2 = x^2 - 4x + 4 (x+2)2=x2+4x+4(x + 2)^2 = x^2 + 4x + 4 (x2)2+x2+(x+2)2=(x24x+4)+x2+(x2+4x+4)(x - 2)^2 + x^2 + (x + 2)^2 = (x^2 - 4x + 4) + x^2 + (x^2 + 4x + 4) Simplify the right-hand side:

=3x2+8= 3x^2 + 8

Step 3: Substitute into the equation

Now, substitute this back into the original equation:

x2=1108(3x2+8)x^2 = \frac{1}{108} (3x^2 + 8)

Step 4: Multiply both sides by 108 to eliminate the fraction

108x2=3x2+8108x^2 = 3x^2 + 8

Step 5: Solve the equation

Now, move all terms involving x2x^2 to one side:

108x23x2=8108x^2 - 3x^2 = 8 105x2=8105x^2 = 8 x2=8105x^2 = \frac{8}{105}

This is a problem where we expected x2x^2 to be an integer, but the equation leads to a fraction. Therefore, I realize there might have been a misunderstanding in my interpretation of the problem's condition. Let me reconsider it more carefully.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Sequences and Series

Formulas

(x - 2)^2 + x^2 + (x + 2)^2
x^2 = (1/108)((x - 2)^2 + x^2 + (x + 2)^2)

Theorems

Sum of squares
Properties of consecutive even numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11