Pre-Calculus, 9th edition
The equation of the hyperbola with center is .
The diameter of the center is .
Hence .
The diameter of the base is .
The center is above the ground.
The points and is on the graph of the hyperbola.
Substitute and in .
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The equation of the hyperbola is.
At the top of the tower the diameter is .
Substitute in .
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Therefore,the height of the tower is .
The height of the tower is .
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