Re: Finding the point on a conic, closest to an arbitrary point.

Does the question sound like..
what is intersection of cone meridian
x^2 = ( z tan(al) )^2
and cutting plane x cos(bt) + z sin(bt) = p ?
which can be directly solved for.

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