SOLUTION: How to construct a 30,60,90 triangle with short leg equalling AB

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Question 852715: How to construct a 30,60,90 triangle with short leg equalling AB
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

30,60,90 triangle, legs are in ratio 1:2:sqrt%283%29

AB short leg, AC twice as long as AB, BC would be sqrt%283%29*AB

For example

AB = 4 ⇒AC = 8 and BC would be sqrt%283%29*4