Physics Gauss's Law for a Cylindrically symmetric Charge Distribution?

rideabike

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I don't know how to do this as the formula for a cylindrically symmetric charge distribution uses (lambda) which is charge per unit length. E = 2k(lambda/r) But, the problem provides charge per unit volume. Please provide insight and some fundamental help.

A long nonconducting cylinder (radius = 12 cm) has a charge of uniform density (5.0 nC/m3) distributed throughout its volume. Determine the magnitude of the electric field 15 cm from the axis of the cylinder.
 
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