Question

I have a geometry question. Please help me!

Answer 1

This is the question.

Answer 2

have you covered similarity of figures and using proportions for them yet?

Answer 3

Since the length from the parking lot to the beach is the altitude of the triangle, then it's the sqrt of 32x18

Answer 4

http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/geometry/GP12/LMeanP.htm

Answer 5

24 @nikato

24 is the sqrt of 32*18

Answer 6

@jdoe0001, I sort of know about the similarity of figures, and simple proportions. I'm no good when it's out of my zone.

Answer 7

ok... one sec

Answer 8

so notice the picture, what you really have is 3 SIMILAR TRIANGLES, as nikato pointed out, -> http://www.mathwarehouse.com/geometry/similar/triangles/geometric-mean.php

Answer 9

Thanks, I'll look more into it. If I still can't figure it out, would you mind if I messaged or tagged you.

Answer 10

tis ok

Answer 11

Thanks I got it now. It only took 45 minutes, but I got it.