Pythagorean Theorem Calculator

Calculate the missing side of a right triangle using a² + b² = c²

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Hypotenuse

5.000000

Formula:

c = sqrt(3^2 + 4^2) = sqrt(9 + 16) = sqrt(25)

Side a

3.0000

Side b

4.0000

Hypotenuse c

5.0000

Area

6.0000 sq units

Perimeter

12.0000 units

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Pythagorean Theorem

In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (c) equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides (a and b).

a² + b² = c²