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algebra intermediate

Problem

What is the volume, in cubic centimeters, of a right rectangular prism with all integer edge lengths, and faces having areas of and square centimeters?
Solution
Suppose that the dimensions of the rectangular prism are given by , , and , such that and . If we multiply all three equations together, we get that . Using prime factorizations, we find that the right-hand side is equal to . Thus, , so . This is the formula for the volume of the box.
Final answer
360