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5.3.1 Construction of secrets

Condition: the correct pentagonal pyramid \ (s a b c d e \) is crossed by a plane passing through the top \ (a \) the base and the middle of the ribs \ (s d \) and \ (s e \). Find the cross -sectional area if the side of the base of the pyramid is \ (a \), and the lateral edge is \ (b \).