A cylindrical standpipe is to contain 343,000gallons of water. If the height is to be twice its diameter, what would be its dimensions?

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Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids
Section9.2: Pyramids, Area, And Volume
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5. A cylindrical standpipe is to contain 343,000gallons of water. If the height is to be twice its diameter, what would be its dimensions?
 
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