Geometric Ratio Pipe Problem: How to Find D2/D1?

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The geometric ratio D2/D1 is determined to be 0.68 based on the provided problem. To solve this, one must utilize trigonometric identities and geometric principles involving right triangles and rectangles. By drawing additional lines from the intersection point of the diagonal and horizontal lines, one can create a rectangle that aids in calculating the lengths of D1 and D2. This method involves systematically determining the angles and side lengths in relation to D2.

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Homework Statement



Find D2/D1.
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Ans: D2/D1 = 0.68

I can't figure this one out. Any special trigonometric identities that might help here? Thanks.
 

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Draw two more lines to/from the point where the upper diagonal line intersects the lower horisontal line. One of them should be vertical. The other perpendicular to the diagonal lines. Now you have a rectangle and a bunch of right triangles to work with. Figure out all the other angles and draw them into your diagram.

One of the right triangles will have an edge of length D2. Use that to find the lengths of the other sides in units of D2. Keep doing that sort of thing until you have the length of D1 in units of D2.
 

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