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`a`, `b`, `c` are positive integers formaing an incresing `G.P.` and `b-a` is a perfect cube and `log_(6)a+log_(6)b+log_(6)c=6`, then `a+b+c=`

A

`100`

B

`111`

C

`122`

D

`189`

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To solve the problem step by step, we need to follow the given conditions and properties of logarithms and geometric progressions. ### Step 1: Understand the properties of G.P. Given that \( a, b, c \) are in an increasing geometric progression (G.P.), we can express the relationship between them as: \[ b^2 = ac \] ### Step 2: Use the logarithmic equation We are given the equation: \[ \log_6 a + \log_6 b + \log_6 c = 6 \] Using the property of logarithms that states \( \log_a b + \log_a c = \log_a (bc) \), we can rewrite this as: \[ \log_6 (abc) = 6 \] This implies: \[ abc = 6^6 \] ### Step 3: Calculate \( 6^6 \) Calculating \( 6^6 \): \[ 6^6 = 46656 \] Thus, we have: \[ abc = 46656 \] ### Step 4: Use the condition \( b - a \) is a perfect cube Let \( b - a = n^3 \) for some positive integer \( n \). Therefore, we can express \( b \) as: \[ b = a + n^3 \] ### Step 5: Substitute \( b \) in the G.P. relationship Substituting \( b \) into the G.P. relationship \( b^2 = ac \): \[ (a + n^3)^2 = ac \] Expanding this gives: \[ a^2 + 2an^3 + n^6 = ac \] ### Step 6: Express \( c \) in terms of \( a \) and \( n \) From \( abc = 46656 \), we can express \( c \) as: \[ c = \frac{46656}{ab} \] ### Step 7: Substitute \( c \) into the G.P. equation Substituting \( c \) into the G.P. equation: \[ (a + n^3)^2 = a \left( \frac{46656}{ab} \right) \] This simplifies to: \[ (a + n^3)^2 = \frac{46656}{b} \] ### Step 8: Find suitable values for \( a \) and \( b \) To satisfy both the G.P. condition and the perfect cube condition, let’s try some values. We can start with \( a = 9 \) and \( b = 36 \): \[ b - a = 36 - 9 = 27 = 3^3 \quad (\text{which is a perfect cube}) \] ### Step 9: Calculate \( c \) Now we can find \( c \): \[ abc = 46656 \implies 9 \cdot 36 \cdot c = 46656 \] Calculating \( 9 \cdot 36 = 324 \): \[ 324c = 46656 \implies c = \frac{46656}{324} = 144 \] ### Step 10: Calculate \( a + b + c \) Now we can find the sum: \[ a + b + c = 9 + 36 + 144 = 189 \] ### Final Answer Thus, the value of \( a + b + c \) is: \[ \boxed{189} \]

To solve the problem step by step, we need to follow the given conditions and properties of logarithms and geometric progressions. ### Step 1: Understand the properties of G.P. Given that \( a, b, c \) are in an increasing geometric progression (G.P.), we can express the relationship between them as: \[ b^2 = ac \] ...
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