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In a right triangle, the hypotenuse measures 305 cm and one leg measures 55 cm. Find the length of the other leg.
Explanation
Explanation
By the Pythagoras theorem, (hypotenuse)² = (leg₁)² + (leg₂)². Here 55² + 300² = 3025 + 90000 = 93025 = 305², confirming the sides 55, 300, 305 form a right triangle so the missing leg is √(305² - 55²) = √90000 = 300 cm.
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