The height of an equilateral triangle is 78√3. Find its perimeter
May 31, 2020 | Education
| Since the triangle is equilateral, then all its sides are equal. Denote the length of the side as a.
By the second property of an equilateral triangle:
BD = √3a / 2
78√3 = √3a / 2
78 * 2 * √3 / √3 = a = 156
The perimeter of the triangle is: P = AB + BC + AD = a + a + a = 3a = 3 * 156 = 468
Answer: P = 468
