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If three numbers are in the ratio 3:2:5 and they are such that the sum of their squares is equal to 1,862, the middle one is

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11
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12
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13
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14
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Solution

The correct option is C 14
Ratio given :3:2:5
Let the numbers be 3x,2x and 5x respectively.
According to question,
(3x)2+(2x)2+(5x)2=18629x2+4x2+25x2=186238x2=1862x2=186238=49x=±249=±7x=7x=7
Middle no =2x=2×7=14

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