Math Problem Statement

Refer to the diagram below and solve the following intersection problem.  You are given control points Y with coordinates of 100.000N and 100.000E and control point X with coordinates of 120.201N and 181.020E.  Your observe an internal angle at Y of 36 degrees and an internal angle at X of 64 degrees.  Calculate the EASTING coordinate of C.  Show your answer to 3 dp and show no units. 

Solution

To solve this problem, we will use the new internal angles provided at points YY and XX and apply triangulation to determine the coordinates of point CC.

Updated Known Quantities:

  • Control Point YY: (100.000,100.000)(100.000, 100.000)
  • Control Point XX: (120.201,181.020)(120.201, 181.020)
  • Angle at YY: 3636^\circ
  • Angle at XX: 6464^\circ

Steps to Find the Easting Coordinate of Point CC:

  1. Calculate the Azimuth from Point YY to Point XX:

    The azimuth (or bearing) from point YY to point XX is calculated as: AzimuthYX=tan1(ΔEΔN)\text{Azimuth}_{YX} = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{\Delta E}{\Delta N} \right) where:

    • ΔN=XNYN=120.201100.000=20.201\Delta N = X_N - Y_N = 120.201 - 100.000 = 20.201
    • ΔE=XEYE=181.020100.000=81.020\Delta E = X_E - Y_E = 181.020 - 100.000 = 81.020

    Calculate: AzimuthYX=tan1(81.02020.201)\text{Azimuth}_{YX} = \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{81.020}{20.201} \right)

  2. Determine the Azimuths to Point CC:

    • Azimuth from YY to CC: AzimuthYX+36\text{Azimuth}_{YX} + 36^\circ
    • Azimuth from XX to CC: AzimuthYX+18064\text{Azimuth}_{YX} + 180^\circ - 64^\circ (because it's on the opposite side)
  3. Apply the Law of Sines to Find Distance to Point CC:

    Let:

    • C=1803664=80\angle C = 180^\circ - 36^\circ - 64^\circ = 80^\circ

    Use the law of sines to find distances from YY to CC (YCYC) and from XX to CC (XCXC):

distYCsin(64)=distXCsin(36)=distYXsin(80)\frac{\text{dist}_{YC}}{\sin(64^\circ)} = \frac{\text{dist}_{XC}}{\sin(36^\circ)} = \frac{\text{dist}_{YX}}{\sin(80^\circ)}

  1. Calculate the Easting Coordinate of Point CC:

    Let's perform these calculations now.The updated Easting coordinate of point CC is 170.658 (rounded to three decimal places).

Would you like further details on the solution, or do you have any other questions?

Related Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the Northing coordinate of point CC?
  2. What is the distance between point XX and point CC?
  3. How do changes in internal angles affect the position of point CC?
  4. How can the azimuths be used to verify the correct position of point CC?
  5. What are some practical applications of triangulation in real-world scenarios?

Tip: Always double-check the angles and directions when performing triangulation calculations to ensure accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Geometry

Formulas

Law of Sines
Azimuth calculation

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School