two numbers are in the ratio of2:3.If the sum of their sqares is 468,find the numbers please answered me imediately

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We do not provide immediate answers, since there is not always a teacher on duty.

Let the smaller number be x. Then the larger number is 3x/2.

Solve the equation x^2 + 9x^2/4 = 468

13x^2/4 = 468
x^2 = 144
x = 12
The larger number is 18