Q.

Given a, b, c are positive integers forming an increasing G.P., b – a is a prefect square of a natural number, and log6a+log6b + log6c = 6. Find the value of (a + b + c – 105)

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answer is 111.

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Detailed Solution

a, b, c are in G.P. b2 = ac
log6a + log6b + log6c = 6
a b c = 66 b3 = 66 b = 62 = 36
ac=36×36=24×34 ba=N2 36a=N2
a is factor of 24 34 a = 27 is possible value
36 – 27 = 9 = (3)2  a = 27,
b = 36, c = 48

a + b + c = 111

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