Question 1142988
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From the condition, the linear eccentricity of the ellipse is  


    c = 1.58 million miles.


The major semi-axis of the ellipse is  a = {{{185.8/2}}} = 92.9 miles.




The greatest distance from the sun to Earth is the sum  


    a + c = 92.9 + 1.58 = 94.48 million miles.     <U>ANSWER</U>




The least distance from the sun to the Earth is the difference


    a - c = 92.9 - 1.58 = 91.32 million miles.      <U>ANSWER</U>
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