I. Given the data in the table and the distance from the earth to the sun \newline SE = 149,000,000 km, find ME \newline Hint: Use the concept of similar triangles \newline Celestial Body \quad Radius (km) \newline Earth \quad 6,342 \newline Moon \quad 1,728 \newline Sun \quad 691,200
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