A reverse curve connects two tangents that are parallel to each other. The radius of the first curve at the P.C. is 719.05 meters, and the radius of the second curve at the P.T. is 950.15 meters. If both curves have the same central angle of 12° and the stationing of P.C. is 20+450.50, find the following: a. The perpendicular distance between the two parallel tangents.

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A reverse curve connects two tangents that are parallel to each other. The radius of the first curve at the P.C. is 719.05 meters, and the radius of the second curve at the P.T. is 950.15 meters. If both curves have the same central angle of 12° and the stationing of P.C. is 20+450.50, find the following:

a. The perpendicular distance between the two parallel tangents. 

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