Question
If the product of three consecutive natural numbers is
17160, find the sum of the three numbers.Solution
Let the three natural numbers be βaβ, βbβ, and βcβ.
ATQ,
a Γ b Γ c = 17160
17160 = 12 Γ 13 Γ 14
So, the three consecutive natural numbers are 12, 13, and 14
So, the required sum = 12 + 13 + 14 = 39
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