Atlas Corporation is considering a distribution center which will serve three primary market areas: Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; and, St. Louis, Missouri. Atlas has determined that the latitude, longitude, and populations of the three metropolitan areas are:
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Metropolitan Area
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Approx. Latitude
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Approx. Longitude
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Approx. Population
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Atlanta
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33.75
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284.39
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5.4 million
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Dallas
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32.80
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296.77
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6.5 million
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St. Louis
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38.62
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290.20
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2.8 million
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Using the center-of-gravity method, determine the latitude and longitude of the best location for the distribution center. Use Google Maps or some other resource to plot the location. Then suggest other factors to recommend a location for the distribution center.