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Solve for the surface area of the triangular prism.
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To solve for the surface area of a triangular prism, we need to know the dimensions of the base triangle and the height (or length) of the prism. The surface area \(S\) of a triangular prism can be calculated using the following formula:
\[
S = bh + l \cdot P
\]
where:
- \(b\) is the area of the triangular base,
- \(h\) is the height (or length) of the prism,
- \(l\) is the length of the prism,
- \(P\) is the perimeter of the triangular base.
1. **Calculate the area of the triangular base**:
If the base triangle has a base \(a\) and height \(c\), the area \(A\) is given by:
\[
A = \frac{1}{2} \times a \times c
\]
2. **Calculate the perimeter of the triangular base**:
If the sides of the triangular base are \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\), the perimeter \(P\) is:
\[
P = a + b + c
\]
3. **Calculate the surface area**:
Combine the results in the surface area formula:
\[
S = A \cdot h + l \cdot P
\]
If you provide the specific dimensions (base and height of the triangle, and the height of the prism), I can help you calculate the surface area of the triangular prism.
\[
S = bh + l \cdot P
\]
where:
- \(b\) is the area of the triangular base,
- \(h\) is the height (or length) of the prism,
- \(l\) is the length of the prism,
- \(P\) is the perimeter of the triangular base.
1. **Calculate the area of the triangular base**:
If the base triangle has a base \(a\) and height \(c\), the area \(A\) is given by:
\[
A = \frac{1}{2} \times a \times c
\]
2. **Calculate the perimeter of the triangular base**:
If the sides of the triangular base are \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\), the perimeter \(P\) is:
\[
P = a + b + c
\]
3. **Calculate the surface area**:
Combine the results in the surface area formula:
\[
S = A \cdot h + l \cdot P
\]
If you provide the specific dimensions (base and height of the triangle, and the height of the prism), I can help you calculate the surface area of the triangular prism.