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Published on: August 13, 2026
Three numbers are in G.P. such that their sum is 38 and their product is 1728. The greatest number among them is
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Let three number of G.P. i.e., 
and 
…..(i)
…..(ii)
From equation (i) 
⇒ ⇒ 
From equation (ii) 
on solving 
and 
Required number 18, 12, 8
Maximum number i.e., 18.
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