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Question 424417: I need to know the diagonal distance of a 50 ft square please
Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I need to know the diagonal distance of a 50 ft square please
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Applying Pythagorean theorem:
Let d = diagonal
then
d^2 = 50^2 + 50^2
d^2 = 2500 + 2500
d^2 = 5000
d = 70.71 feet

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