SOLUTION: How far from the vertex of a pyramid of altitude H must a plane be passed so as to form a section which is equal to one third the base of the pyramid.

Question 1027396: How far from the vertex of a pyramid of altitude H must a plane be passed so as to form a section which is equal to one third the base of the pyramid.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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How far from the vertex of a pyramid of altitude H must a plane be passed so as to form a section which is equal
to one third the base of the pyramid.
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It is unclear when you say "a section which is equal to one third the base of the pyramid".


What should be one third? 
   - Linear dimensions ?
   - Or the areas ?

Please clarify.

Edit and re-post.

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