Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A suspension bridge cable hangs in the form of a parabola. The towers supporting the cable are 200 m200\,\text{m} apart and 50 m50\,\text{m} high. The lowest point of the cable is 10 m10\,\text{m} above the roadway. Find the length of a vertical support cable attached to the roadway 50 m50\,\text{m} from the center of the bridge.

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