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Pythagorean Theorem Calculator
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse or one of the legs in a right-angled triangle using the Pythagorean theorem.
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Formula
a² + b² = c²a, b- The two legs of the right triangle
c- The hypotenuse (longest side)
Example
Finding the Hypotenuse
Find the length of the hypotenuse when leg a = 6 and leg b = 8.
- Square both leg lengths: 6² = 36 and 8² = 64.
- Add the squares together: 36 + 64 = 100.
- Take the square root of the sum: √100 = 10.
- Result: The hypotenuse is 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Pythagorean theorem specifically only applies to right-angled triangles (triangles where one interior angle is exactly 90 degrees). For other triangles, use the Law of Cosines.