Split 597 into three parts such that these are in A.P. and the product of the two smallest

parts is 796.

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let 597=x+y+z(given)
Also 796=xy(given)
And y-x=z-y (bcs in A.P.)
So z=2y-x y=796/x
z=1592/x-x
X+796/x+1592/x-x=597
X =4
y =796/4=199
z =1592/4-4=394