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\n" ); document.write( "to one third the base of the pyramid.
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document.write( "It is unclear when you say \"a section which is equal to one third the base of the pyramid\".\r\n" );
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document.write( "What should be one third? \r\n" );
document.write( "   - Linear dimensions ?\r\n" );
document.write( "   - Or the areas ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "Please clarify.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Edit and re-post.\r\n" );
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