Grade 6 math: If an equilateral triangle has an area of 25 cm^2 and is evenly centered inside of an equal square (shares one side with the square, point hits the middle of the other side of the square), how do I find out the area of the square?

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Problem 483PT: A triangular poster has base 80 centimeters and height 55 centimeters. Find the area of the poster.
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If an equilateral triangle has an area of 25 cm^2 and is evenly centered inside of an equal square (shares one side with the square, point hits the middle of the other side of the square), how do I find out the area of the square?

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