SOLUTION: A cylindrical standpipe is to contain 343,000 gal. of water. If its height is to be twice its diameter, what must be its dimensions?

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A cylindrical standpipe is to contain 343,000 gal. of water. If its height is to be twice its diameter, what must be its dimensions?
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343000 gallons =~ 45852.43 cubic ft
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h = 2d = 4r

ft
r =~ 15.395 feet
d = 30.79 ft (inside diameter)
h = 61.58 ft

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