The frustum of a regular triangular pyramid has equilateral triangles for its bases. The lower and upper base edges are 9 m and 3 m, respectively. If the volume is 118.2 cu. m, how far apart are the bases

The frustum of a regular triangular pyramid has equilateral triangles for its bases. The lower and upper base edges are 9 m and 3 m, respectively. If the volume is 118.2 cu. m, how far apart are the bases

Elementary Geometry for College Students

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