SOLUTION: does a right triangle with the dimensions of 8cm,9cm,and 12cm exist?

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Question 230391: does a right triangle with the dimensions of 8cm,9cm,and 12cm exist?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, partha_ban:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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yes with slight error 12.04 not 12

Answer by partha_ban(41) About Me  (Show Source):
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8^2+9^2=64+81=145
12^2=144
As per Pythagorean theorem, h%5E2+=+b%5E2+%2B+s%5E2
Since 12^2 <> 8^2+9^2, it is NOT possible.