Math Problem Statement

three numbers are in ratio 1:2:3 the sum of their cubes i 62208. find the numbers

Solution

Let the three numbers be xx, 2x2x, and 3x3x, where xx is a common factor.

The sum of their cubes is given as 62208:

x3+(2x)3+(3x)3=62208x^3 + (2x)^3 + (3x)^3 = 62208

Expanding the cubes:

x3+8x3+27x3=62208x^3 + 8x^3 + 27x^3 = 62208

Simplifying:

36x3=6220836x^3 = 62208

Solving for x3x^3:

x3=6220836=1728x^3 = \frac{62208}{36} = 1728

Taking the cube root of both sides:

x=17283=12x = \sqrt[3]{1728} = 12

Thus, the three numbers are:

x=12,2x=24,3x=36x = 12, \quad 2x = 24, \quad 3x = 36

The numbers are 12, 24, and 36.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the sum of the three numbers?
  2. How do you find the ratio of three numbers?
  3. How would the solution change if the sum of cubes were different?
  4. Can you solve for numbers if the ratio was 2:3:4 instead?
  5. How would you verify the solution using another method?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Ratios
Cube of a number

Formulas

Sum of cubes formula
Cube root calculation

Theorems

Basic cube properties
Ratio properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10