Finding the Volume of Cones and Cylinders Using Known Values

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The discussion centers on calculating the volumes of cones and cylinders using known values, specifically the formulas for volume: volume of cone = π(r²)h / 3 and volume of cylinder = π(r²)h. Participants clarify that both shapes share the same radius and height, leading to the conclusion that the volume of the cylinder is three times that of the cone. The final values established are 360 for the volume of the cylinder and 120 for the volume of the cone, confirming the mathematical relationship between the two shapes.

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  • Understanding of geometric volume formulas
  • Familiarity with the mathematical constant π (pi)
  • Basic algebraic manipulation skills
  • Knowledge of the relationship between cones and cylinders
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  • Study the derivation of volume formulas for different geometric shapes
  • Learn about the properties of similar solids and their volume relationships
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  • Practice solving volume problems involving cones and cylinders with varying dimensions
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I was just reading over a lesson and i found this "Similar to the relationship between the prism and the pyramid, the volume of three cones fits into a cylinder with the same radius and height.", If I am correct that's stating that 360 is the volume of the cylinder and 120 is the volume of the cone. I think that might be right ;3

In short 360 = volume of cylinder and 120 = volume of cones.
 
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Write all equations and information to one equation system and think, if you can mathematically solve this for Vsilinder.
 

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