[AJD] 3rd grade math question...

[Bruce Mahr]

Robert: The propane tank in the back of my truck is 24" diameter by 48" long 
and holds 80 gallon, if this helps.

Bruce Mahr

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert E Harris" <deere.robert at verizon.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:34 PM
Subject: RE: [AJD] 3rd grade math question...


> EXCELLENT!
>
> yes, diameter, not circumference. Had to stop and think of the difference
> betwixt the two.
>
> Appreciate the help. I guestimated 125 Gallons. 146 is much gooder.
>
> Bobby
>
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> From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of
> Tommy
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 7:23 PM
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> Subject: Re: [AJD] 3rd grade math question...
>
>
> Bobby,
>         30" in circumference or diameter? If that is the diameter and the
> length (or height) is 48", then it will hold 146 gallons. Change the 
> inches
> to feet and put into formula below.
>
> 3.1417 x R² x D = Cubic Feet,   x 7.47 = Gallons
>
> 3.1417 x 1.25' squared x 4' = 19.635, x 7.47 = 146.68 gallons
>
> If it's circumference;
>
> 3.1417 x 0.3975' squared x 4' = 1.99, x 7.47 = 14.83 gallons
>
> Tommy
>
> At 06:04 PM 12/21/04 -0800, you wrote:
>>Ok, all you math guru's out there in ATIS land.....
>>
>>First and foremost MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
>>
>>Who can offer the answer to this query, or supply the formula for figuring
>>it out on my own ( better to supply the answer )   :)
>>
>>Volume in Gallons of a tank 30" in circumference and 48" long?
>>
>>Pastors and math... it ain't pretty. In return for an answer I'll happily
>>help you with any Hebrew or Greek lanquage issues.
>>
>>Bobby
>>
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>>Robert and Sharon Harris
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