SOLUTION: Hi I am trying to figure dimensions of a rectangle where: the short ends are both 16", and the diagonals are both 86" What would the 2 long sides be? Thank you ! Eric

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Question 1044939: Hi I am trying to figure dimensions of a rectangle where: the short ends are both 16", and the diagonals are both 86"
What would the 2 long sides be? Thank you ! Eric

Answer by ikleyn(52787) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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sqrt%2886%5E2-16%5E2%29 = 84.5'' (approximately).


Pythagoras.