MHB Geom Ch: Prove $AB=x^3$ Given $\triangle ABC$ & $\triangle AEF$

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The discussion focuses on proving the relationship $AB=x^3$ given the geometric conditions of triangles $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle AEF$. Key points include the midpoint $E$ of segment $AB$, collinearity of points $A$, $G$, and $F$, and the intersection of lines $BG$ and $EF$ at point $C$. With the established lengths $CE=1$ and $AC=AE=FG$, the proof demonstrates that if $AG=x$, then it follows that $AB=x^3$.

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The $\triangle ABC$ and $\triangle AEF$ are in the same plane. Between them, the following conditions hold:

1. The midpoint of $AB$ is $E$.
2. The points $A,\,G$ and $F$ are on the same line.
3. There is a point $C$ at which $BG$ and $EF$ intersect.
4. $CE=1$ and $AC=AE=FG$.

Prove that if $AG=x$, then $AB=x^3$.
 
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