If an isosceles triangle $ABC$, in which $AB = AC = 6\, cm$, is inscribed in a circle of radius $9\, cm$, find the area of the triangle in $cm^{2}$.

  • A
    $4\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $4\sqrt{8}$
  • C
    $8\sqrt{8}$
  • D
    $8\sqrt{2}$

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