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To calculate:To find the volume of a triangular prism whose base of
Answer to Problem 3PT
The volume of the triangular prism is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Given triangular prism with
Base of triangle
Altitude of triangle
Height of prism
Formula Used:
Volume of a triangular prism is given by:
Calculation:
Given triangular prism with
Base of triangle
Altitude of triangle
Height of prism
Substituting the values in above equation, we have:
Solving the above equation, we have:
Thus, the volume of the triangular prism is
Conclusion:
The volume of the triangular prism is
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