SOLUTION: the altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle divides the hypotenuse into segments 25 cm and 30 cm long. how long is the altitude? 

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Question 615868: the altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle divides the hypotenuse into segments 25 cm and 30 cm long. how long is the altitude? 
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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25 / a = a / 30