Og, a giant mentioned in the Bible, was said to be about 13 feet tall. If Og were proportioned like a 6-foot man who weighed 200 pounds, how much would he have weighed? Explain your reasoning.

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Og, a giant mentioned in the Bible, was said to be about 13 feet tall. If Og were proportioned like
a 6-foot man who weighed 200 pounds, how much would he have weighed? Explain your
reasoning.
Transcribed Image Text:Og, a giant mentioned in the Bible, was said to be about 13 feet tall. If Og were proportioned like a 6-foot man who weighed 200 pounds, how much would he have weighed? Explain your reasoning.
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