Pythagorean theorem
The Pythagorean theorem states that in any right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the legs:
Deepen your knowledge
The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental theorem of Euclidean
geometry, which postulates the ratio of the legs and hypotenuse of a
right triangle. This is perhaps the most popular theorem in the world,
known to everyone from school. The Pythagorean theorem finds
application in architecture, astronomy, physics, literature,
information technology, and even in evaluating the effectiveness of
social networks. The theorem also applies in real life.
The our online calculator to
calculate the value of the hypotenuse