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    Sep 8, 2007, 12:06 PM
    finding the center of a triangle using GPS coordinates
    Yes these are the coordinates. I'm sure they need to be converted to UTM (universal Trans Mercator) to use in an equation. I just need the correct equation to use. There has to be a basic geometry equation that doesn't need sine, cosine etc. UTM Coordinates are as follows.

    A = 13s E 509074 N 4325872

    B = 13s E 511081 N 4328150

    C = 13s E 512236 N 4322782

    can anyone give me an equation to work with? I'm assuming I'll have to do the math twice. Once for the easting and then another for the northing.
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    Sep 9, 2007, 03:19 PM
    No trig? How else would you do it? I would be interested in knowing.

    I was a surveyor for years and sine and cosine is what is used to inverse, traverse, etc.

    What does the 13s stand for?

    Using basic trig I found from A to B:

    Azimuth of 41.381 degrees and 3036 feet or whatever unit you're using.

    A to C as an azimuth of 134.34 degrees and 4421.12 feet.

    B to C is an azimuth of 167.86 degrees and 5490.85 feet

    I am sorry, I am not familiar with UTM. Perhaps do a Google search.
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