SOLUTION: A formula for calculating the distance d one can see from an airplane to the horizon on a clear day is d=1.22x^1/2, where x is the altitude of the plane in feet and d is given in m

Question 152043: A formula for calculating the distance d one can see from an airplane to the horizon on a clear day is d=1.22x^1/2, where x is the altitude of the plane in feet and d is given in miles. How far can one see to the horizon in a plane flying at 28,000 feet?
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given
x = 28000

miles
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