Question

The hypotenuse of an isosceles right triangle is 338cm. Find the length of each equal side.

Answer 1

Given :

• Hypotenuse of Isosceles triangle = 338 cm

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To Find :

• Length of each side

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Solution :

let equal sides be x cm

Use Pythagoras theorem :

⇒ Hypotenuse² = Base² + Perpendicular²

⇒ 338² = x² + x²

⇒114244 = 2x²

⇒ x² = 114244/2

⇒x² = 57122

⇒x = √57122

⇒ x = 239.002

⇒ x ≈ 239 cm