The smallest of the numbers is given by the solution to
x(x+46) = 48
x^2 + 46x = 48
(x+23)^2 = 48 + 23^2
x = -23 + √577
x ≈ 1.020824
The two numbers are (√577)±23, approximately 1.020824 and 47.020824.
x(x+46) = 48
x^2 + 46x = 48
(x+23)^2 = 48 + 23^2
x = -23 + √577
x ≈ 1.020824
The two numbers are (√577)±23, approximately 1.020824 and 47.020824.