Pythagorean Theorem Calculator

Find a right triangle's missing leg or hypotenuse.

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How this calculator works

For a right triangle, a² + b² = c².

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Worked example

Legs 3 and 4 produce hypotenuse 5.

Limitations

This calculator is for educational use; verify important work independently.

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