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Centroid of the Tracy Triangle Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Green Achers: Rather than put effort into relocating this cache, I'm going to archive it. This will allow Geocaching to have more control over the caches to assure everything meets the current (higher) standards.

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Hidden : 9/7/2002
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Do you know how to calculate the Centroid of a Triangle? If so, you're going to think this is kids play. To the rest of you, hit the books (or rather the Web).

++++ Please note: The Coordinates of this cache is not posted. Please keep it that way. If you have problems or questions regarding this cache, please feel free to send me an email. +++++


As we all know, Tracy has three freeways that form a
triangle completely around it (well alright, the malls
messed that up but never mind them).

On this cache I have gone to each of the intersections
to record the three coordinate points of the Tracy
Triangle. Now, if you go out and check these points
you will find they're off some. This is due to the
fact that I didn't want to send you to some unknowing
persons house. So just accept the three points as
absolute.

N 37*44.740'
W 121*34.002'

N 37*46.075'
W 121*19.981'

N 37*35.872'
W 121*21.005'

If you know how to calculate the centroid of coordinates, this cache will be simple to find. Of course, the hard way would be to cheat by going to where you think the centroid is and... well, you know how. Just make it easy on your self and do the math before you leave or you will not likely find it by cheating.

The cache is camo to the area but visible if you know where to look. You don't need to trespass or disturb any
plants. This cache is yet another wheel chair accessible hunt.

As always, I will contact the FTF regarding their just reward.

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Oh ya, This is a BYOP
(Bring your own Pen)
Hum, could that be a spoiler??? No!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jung qb lbh guvax Qe. Zngu jbhyq fnl? Frnepu sbe "svaqvat gur pbbeqvangrf bs n pragebvq." V hfrq Qbtcvyr.pbz

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)