Pythagorean Theorem

Calculator Help:
All triangles have three sides. This calculator allows you to find a missing side length when you know the other two sides of the triangle. This calculation is done by using Pythagorean's Theorem which states that a² + b² = c², where c is the largest side. To use this calculator please enter the two side lengths you know into the calculator and leave the third field blank.

Uses:
This calculation can be used to determine the perimeter of a specific triangle, to solve standard math and geometry problems, and for "real life" situations, such as determining how many feet of fencing is needed to fence a triangular shaped plot of land!

History:
Pythagoras, who lived in Ancient Greece (400-500 BC), was a mathematician, who used logical reason (deductive reasoning) to develop and prove theorems for geometric functions. In fact, his "School of Pythagoreans" is considered to be the 1st documented source of logic and deductive thought (cause and effect) in the world.

Triangle Trivia:

Geometry is a Greek word : Geo (earth) and Metro (measure) !
New Age & Meditation: Anytime 3 people link up (in person or by other means) to meditate, join conscious, etc. This triangle is considered to be a powerful force in spiritual healing.
NFL: The Triangles were one of the first NFL teams! They were formed in 1920 in Dayton , Ohio!
Triangles are one of the most common shapes used by quilters! The Card Trick pattern uses 24 triangle shaped pieces of fabric, in 3 different sizes! To complete a Card Trick Quilt (in 12 inch blocks) for a single bed requires 432 triangles!
Triangles can be seen all around us -even the youngest children recognize the triangular shape of a Pizza slice !

Triangles and Tangles
Triangles of spirit
Triangles in names
Triangles of fabric
Triangles in games
Triangles in food
Triangles in grace
Our lives are tangled
With little triangles!

Related Websites:
Pythagorean Theorem and its many proofs

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