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A closed three dimensional box is to be constructed in such a way that its volume...

A closed three dimensional box is to be constructed in such a way that its volume is 4500 cm cubed. It is also specified that the length of the base is 3 times the width of the base. Find the dimensions of the box that satisfies these conditions and has the minimum possible surface area.

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