Use the radius of the earth, the fact that the tangent line ( line of sight to the horizon) is perpedicular to the radius and the Pythagorean Theorem to figure out how far it is to the the horizon from the tops of three Cleveland Skyscapers.

Your report should include the following:

1. The names and altitudes of the buildings you have chosen.

2. A complete solution to the problem for each building, including a sketch.

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