SOLUTION: How many gallons are there in a round cylinder that is: 54" wide by 27" deep? Thank You

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Question 214669: How many gallons are there in a round cylinder that is:
54" wide by 27" deep?
Thank You
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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First, find the volume of the cylindrical tank:
V+=+%28pi%29r%5E2h where r = the radius of the circular cross-section and h = the height (or depth) of the tank.
The cylinder cross-section has a diameter of 54" so its radius is 54%2F2+=+27inches. The height (depth) is 27".
V+=+%28pi%29%2A%2827%29%5E2%2A27
V+=+%28pi%29%2A19683
V+=+61835.97cubic inches.
Since you didn't say what liquid is in the tank, I'll assume that it's water and, for water, 1 gallon = 231 cubic inches.
So you need to know how many times will 231 cubic inches go into 61835.97 cubic inches, so you have to divide:
G+=+61835.97%2F231
G+=+267.7 gallons.