How Far from Origin to Position Third Charge?

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Homework Statement



A charge of 4.0 microcoulombs is positioned at the origin, and a charge of -5.6 microcoulombs is positioned 32.7 centimeters to its right. The charges are not free to move; they are fixed in place. Where on the x-axis must a third charge of arbitrary sign be placed in order to be in electrostatic equilibrium?

Homework Equations



Fc = K(Q1)(Q2)/d^2

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried graphing it and finding the intersection of

4.0/x^2 and -5.6/x^2 + 32.7 but no dice
 
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any tips or anything? this is stumping me...