SOLUTION: We are trying to find the length of the 3rd side of a right triangle. Two of the sides are 13 inches long and we are trying to find the length of the 3rd side. can you help? we are

Question 465223: We are trying to find the length of the 3rd side of a right triangle. Two of the sides are 13 inches long and we are trying to find the length of the 3rd side. can you help? we are making a quilt and need to know this.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, solver91311:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Understanding You are looking for the 'diagonal' side:
'diagonal' side =
rounded to the nearest tenth of an inch
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

IF (and only if) the two 13 inch sides meet to form a right () angle, then the long side of the triangle is:

inches is probably close enough for quilting purposes.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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