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The moon is observed from two diametrically opposite points A and B on Earth. The angle `theta` subtended at the moon by the two directions of observation is `1^(@)54'`. Given the diameter of the Earth to be about `1.276xx10^(7) m`, compute the distance of the moon from the earth.

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`3.84xx10^(8)` m
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