Question

three numbers are in ratio 3 : 2 : 5 and the sum of their squares is 1862. what are the three numbers?​

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 3x, 2x and 5x.

Then,

9x + 4x + 25x =1862

⇒ 38x = 1862

⇒ x = 49 ⇒ x = 7.

middle number = 2x = 14

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the numbers be 3x, 2x and 5x.  

Then,  

9x + 4x + 25x =1862  

⇒ 38x = 1862  

⇒ x = 49 ⇒ x = 7.  

middle number = 2x = 14

Step-by-step explanation: