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We're given that the sum of three numbers in an arithmetic progression (AP) is 24, and their product is 44. To find the three numbers, let's denote the common difference of the AP as 'd' and the middle number as 'b'.
According to the formula for the sum of an arithmetic progression, the sum of three numbers in an AP is given by: Sum=n2(2a+(n−1)d)Sum=2n(2a+(n−1)d) where 'n' is the number of terms, 'a' is the first term, and 'd' is the common difference.
Given that the sum of the three numbers is 24, and they form an arithmetic progression, we can set up the equation: 24=32(2a+2d)24=23(2a+2d) 24=3(a+d)24=3(a+d) 8=a+d8=a+d
Now, according to the formula for the product of three numbers in an arithmetic progression, it is given by: Product=abcProduct=abc Given that the product is 44, we have: 44=a(b)(c)44=a(b)(c) 44=a(b)(a+2d)44=a(b)(a+2d) 44=ab2+2ad44=ab2+2ad
We already know that a+d=8a+d=8, so we can substitute a=8−da=8−d into the equation for the product: 44=(8−d)b2+2d(8−d)44=(8−d)b2+2d(8−d) 44=8b2−db2+16d−2d244=8b2−db2+16d−2d2 0=8b2−db2+16d−2d2−440=8b2−db2+16d−2d2−44 0=(8−d)b2+2(8−d)d−440=(8−d)b2+2(8−d)d−44
Now, we need to find the values of 'b' and 'd' that satisfy this equation. Let's try different values of 'b' and 'd' that make sense within the given constraints.
Once we find the values of 'b' and 'd', we can easily find the first term 'a' and then the other two numbers in the arithmetic progression. This problem involves some algebraic manipulation and solving quadratic equations. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
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