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Question 1025759: The solution to Question 625390 concerning the Palmyra Triangle given by reynard2007 is incorrect. The posted solution is based on a rectangle, not a triangle. The correct solution would be: Let x = length of the shortest side, 3x = the length of the middle side and 4(3x) or 12x = the length of the longest side. The equation is: x + 3x + 12x = 4800 mi. so 16x = 4800 and x = 300 mi. Therefore 3x = 900 mi and 12x = 3600 mi. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
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